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Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private Nonprofit · General
Mercer University is a private nonprofit institution in Macon, GA. With a 66% admission rate and 1,350 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,620 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 73% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
66%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,350
Enrollment
4,620
Completion Rate
73%
Cost of Attendance
$56,494
In-State Tuition
$40,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,890
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($56K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,787 | $79,324 | $56,494 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,403 | $88,497 | $56,494 | 1.3x | |
| 3 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,612 | — | $56,494 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,819 | $67,314 | $56,494 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,956 | — | $56,494 | 0.8x | |
| 6 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,538 | — | $56,494 | 0.8x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,203 | $58,407 | $56,494 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,715 | $50,213 | $56,494 | 0.7x | |
| 9 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,319 | $57,832 | $56,494 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,712 | $54,048 | $56,494 | 0.6x | |
| 11 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,807 | — | $56,494 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,785 | $51,627 | $56,494 | 0.5x | |
| 13 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,108 | — | $56,494 | 0.5x | |
| 14 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,952 | — | $56,494 | 0.5x | |
| 15 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,151 | — | $56,494 | 0.4x | |
| 16 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,100 | $67,149 | $56,494 | 0.4x | |
| 17 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $44,843 | $56,494 | — | |
| 18 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $54,331 | $56,494 | — | |
| 19 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $41,822 | $56,494 | — | |
| 20 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $61,743 | $56,494 | — | |
| 21 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $98,559 | $56,494 | — |