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Mercer University

GA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
76/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Engineering$25K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemistry$25K$65K$90KBBUY
Human Resources Management and Services$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$33K$62K$86KCBUY
Public Health$33K$62K$86KCBUY
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$33K$62K$86KCBUY
Economics$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$30K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$30K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Journalism$30K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Romance Languages$30K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$30K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Human Services$30K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Mercer University earns a grade of B, with median debt of $25K and year-5 earnings of $129K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Mercer University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Mercer University. For example, Engineering graduates have median debt of $25K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Engineering with median year-5 earnings of $129K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).