Mental Health Counseling at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, consider the program at Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercer University is in Macon, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 mental health counseling degrees were granted at Mercer University.
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Online Class Availability at Mercer University
Distance learning is available at Mercer University. Among 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mental Health Counseling graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Mercer University are 92% women (59) and 8% men (5).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 64 master’s mental health counseling degrees awarded at Mercer University, 92% were women (59) and 8% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 47% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Mental Health Counseling program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
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.