Is Mercer University worth it?
Mercer University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Macon, Georgia (midsize city). It awarded 2,616 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, elementary education and teaching and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,273
Median earnings 4 years after
$71,870
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,354
Average net price
$23,847
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
2,616
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
4,500
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,787 | $85,030 | 247 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $107,402 | $131,552 | 237 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $82,590 | $101,623 | 231 |
| Law | Doctoral | $64,894 | $90,359 | 207 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $61,937 | $118,913 | 199 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $55,169 | $62,624 | 195 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $72,403 | $88,413 | 115 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $41,347 | $54,555 | 111 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,715 | $51,513 | 102 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $104,977 | $125,910 | 100 |
| Public Health | Master's | $48,184 | $73,262 | 96 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $51,572 | $61,710 | 62 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $65,031 | $86,612 | 60 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $74,161 | $82,473 | 60 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $42,866 | $58,680 | 52 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 209 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 164 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 109 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 104 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 102 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 98 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 67 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mercer University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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