Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling at Mercer University
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Mercer University is in Macon, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 marriage & family therapy/counseling degrees were granted at Mercer University.
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Online Class Availability at Mercer University
Many students take online classes at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Rankings at Mercer University
Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 88 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 107 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling graduates at Mercer University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling graduates at Mercer University are 93% women (39) and 7% men (3).
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Master’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 42 master’s marriage & family therapy/counseling degrees awarded at Mercer University, 93% were women (39) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 52% of Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.