Mercer University campus

credit : source | license

Mercer Salaries

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Macon, GA
  • 0 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Georgia
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Mercer University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Mercer graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $44,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $57,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, with median first-year earnings of $60,500 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $60,100 , and Engineering at $58,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $105,300 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) at $93,100 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $86,700 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Mercer University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Mercer University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) $105,300
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) $93,100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $86,700
Curriculum and Instruction (Doctoral Degree) $71,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $69,500
Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) $66,300
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $60,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $60,100
Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $58,500
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree) $57,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $54,600
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Doctoral Degree) $54,600
Medicine (Doctoral Degree) $52,900
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $46,400
Law (Doctoral Degree) $46,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $45,300
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $39,100
Public Health (Master's Degree) $36,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) $35,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,600
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) $33,700
Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,200
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,100
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) $29,500
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,400

Other Colleges to Consider

Students considering Mercer University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140447.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026