# University of Detroit Mercy: Public Health (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 169716, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-detroit-mercy/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,598
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,002 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,944 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (5 colleges, $58,252): -$3,250
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,660

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,002 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,088 | $55,624 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,290 | $47,983 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,173 | $60,235 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $15,584 | $66,232 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,691 | $92,187 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Public Health at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | $85,266 | $30,750 | $9,120 | 58% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $78,928 | $18,903 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $58,252 | $35,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Wayne State University | $55,302 | $20,500 | $12,766 | 58% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $55,002 | $30,944 | $15,232 | 67% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $55,660 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $56,360 MI, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $114,340 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $107,570 MI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $81,250 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $77,390 MI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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