Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · 4,500 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$63K
In-state tuition
$44K
Out-of-state tuition
$44K
Graduation rate
72%
Acceptance rate
69%
Median debt
$16K
Borrowing rate
58%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 31207 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$60K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$58K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1271 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 30.0 |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| SAT math (median) | 648 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 578 |
| Undergraduate composition | 41% White · 32% Black · 9% Hispanic · 8% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.mercer.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $64K | $23K |
| Engineering, General. | $63K | $25K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $54K | $25K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $46K | $34K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $44K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $43K | $25K |
| Social Sciences, General. | $37K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $34K | $28K |
| Human Services, General. | $33K | $33K |
| Marketing. | $33K | $25K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $31K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $31K | $23K |
Compare with similar colleges in — GA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $43K | 70% | $14K | $52K |
| Emory University | $68K | 91% | $12K | $94K |
| Clark Atlanta University | $30K | 39% | $18K | $47K |
| Spelman College | $32K | 77% | $19K | $66K |
| Morehouse College | $34K | 57% | $19K | $62K |
| Berry College | $43K | 71% | $16K | $58K |
| Point University | $24K | 60% | $10K | $46K |
| Oglethorpe University | $49K | 55% | $16K | $60K |
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