by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Mercer University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 251 |
| Master’s | 310 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercer University awarded 251 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Mercer University is in the top 10% of the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercer University report a median salary of $85,808 a year. This is above $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $28,080 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University are White. About 38% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Mercer University granted 164 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
Mercer University granted 25 bachelor’s degrees in pharmaceutical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
Mercer University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in public health, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Mercer University awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in international public health/international health recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Mercer University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in health/health care administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (70%).
Mercer University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Mercer University awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in health information/medical records administration/administrator in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (71%).
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 | 310 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
