Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.4%
- Retention Rate
- 82.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,354
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,199
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $115,064 | $175,359 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $95,930 | $103,050 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,856 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $87,604 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $85,538 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $75,204 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $72,682 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,127 | $96,034 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $70,736 | $39,318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,299 | $19,869 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $61,177 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $57,460 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Doctoral | $57,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Certificate | $56,544 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $54,192 | $195,967 |
Outcomes Overview
Mercer graduates earn a median salary of $58,354 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 with typical debt of $24,199. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 5.3% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong pharmacy and engineering programs channel graduates into high-paying healthcare and technical fields. An employment rate of 93.8% reflects solid job placement across Georgia's growing economy. The 73.4% six-year graduation rate ensures most students complete their degrees. With relatively manageable debt loads and access to lucrative career paths in pharmacy and engineering, Mercer delivers a strong return on investment.