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Mercer University is a Baptist university based in Macon, Ga. that is home to around 5,000 undergraduates. The school has a strong sports tradition (Go Bears!) and its urban campus offers many benefits for its students. Alumni participants in PayScale's salary questionnaire Read More provided the particulars of this report.
College ROI Report 1204th 20 Year Net ROI
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$141,000
Annual ROI
2.8%
Total 4 Year Cost
$193,000
Early Career Salary
$48,200
Mid-Career Salary
$78,500
% High Meaning
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65 %
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See all degrees for Mercer University » Currency: USD • Updated: 14 Apr 2018 • Individuals Reporting: 793 • View Table
About This School Address:
Graduation Rate:
1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207
61 %
Website:
12 %
% STEM:
www.mercer.edu
% Stay In State:
Admissions Website:
80 %
admission.mercer.edu/
% Receiving Pell Grants:
Undergraduate Enrollment:
27 %
5,057 Categories: Private School, Research University, For Sports Fans IPEDS (As of August, 2017)
Industry Professionally, clinical care, the manufacturing industry, and the health care services industry are popular business areas among Mercer alumni. The health care industry is the sector most highly represented among alumni. Following graduation, Mercer students earn an average of $61K. Gender There is a sizable difference between men's post-college salaries and women's: the median for the former is $69K, but the median for the latter is only approximately $56K. Jobs
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Among Mercer alumni, those working as Pharmacy Directors report the highest median pay of $146K, followed by Physician Assistants (around $86K), and Financial Analysts ($65K). Relative to other positions, compensation dwindles for Staff Accountants; alumni in this role face average salaries of about $45K.
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Locations Atlanta, Ga. is a hot spot for Mercer alum. It is no surprise that Alpharetta, Ga., which hands out the biggest paychecks (the average salary is $91K), is another of the most popular spots for former Mercer students. Living in Macon after college is common among Mercer University grads, whose love for the area is more important than the below-average median pay (approximately $47K). Mercer alumni express interest in nearby Warner Robins, Ga. and Savannah, Ga. as well.
Women Need More Education to Earn the Same As Men The findings of a new report help to illustrate the current state of the gender wage gap. Although women are getting...
Degree Major A medical degree leads to the highest pay for Mercer grads ($100K on average per year). Ranking last in the compensation department are those holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) — their annual income amounts to about $40K on average.
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Skills Former Bears with Operations Management abilities can expect to make 27 percent more than their former classmates ($78K). Microsoft Office is a popular skill among Mercer alumni, with approximately one-tenth of grads reporting using it on the job. Other prime know-hows include Microsoft Excel, Project Management, and Customer Service. Benefits and Perks When it comes to benefits, there is room for improvement — only one-third of alumni are paid for vacation and just one-fifth of alumni for sick time. Most graduates save up for retirement through a 401(k) plan. Health insurance benefits extend to most former students, and a strong majority of alums sign up for dental plans. Mercer University alumni are also on the receiving end of life insurance, a casual working environment, a company-subsidized cell phone, and tuition reimbursement. Related Schools Among alumni of similar schools, Rollins College grads (who make an average of $60K) earn salaries most similar to Mercer alumni. Other schools similar to Mercer include Brenau University, Gardner-Webb University, and William Carey University. Mercer University Job Listings
Test Scores Academics
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75th Percentile
SAT Scores*
1110
1310
24
30
* SAT writing score is not included.
ACT Scores Source: IPEDS (As of August, 2017)
Key Stats for Mercer University Gender
Job Satisfaction
Female 58 %
Extremely satisfied
Male 42 %
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 229 votes.
Salary Salary $32,823 - $77,166 $43,585 - $96,483
Years of Experience Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
34%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
24%
20 years or more
12%
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Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)
$31,755 - $83,488
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
$39,287 - $85,572
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
$32,058 - $69,425
Master of Science (MS)
$41,390 - $95,486
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE)
$51,460 - $89,726
Popular Cities $145,900
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$26,490 - $66,365
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$50,181 - $79,676
Alpharetta, Georgia
$30,639 - $101,740
Savannah, Georgia
$30,201 - $96,317
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Most Popular Years Experience for Mercer University Alumni Less than 1 year 5-9 years 20 years or more
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Most Popular Employer Name for Mercer University Alumni Department of Veteran's Affairs NCR Corp Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. Sears Holdings Corporation
Piedmont Healthcare Dekalb County School District Compass Group More
Most Popular Company Size for Mercer University Alumni 1-9 50-199 600-1999 5000-19999
10-49 200-599 2000-4999 More
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