by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mercer University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The public & social service field at Mercer University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 26 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercer University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Mercer University is not currently ranked for public & social service at the bachelor’s level.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercer University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,972 a year. This is lower than $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $54,500 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were Black or African American. About 65% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mercer University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 11 |
