by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mercer University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mercer University among the top schools in the country for accounting, coming in at #386 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 386 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Georgia | 4 of 33 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 of 239 |
The following degree levels are offered in accounting at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mercer University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Mercer University holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercer University report a median salary of $75,812 a year. This is above $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Find out more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 39% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were Black or African American. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mercer University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 32 |
