Nursing at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 204 nursing graduations were recorded at Mercer University.
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Studying Online at Mercer University
Online coursework is an option at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mercer University
Rankings can help you compare Mercer University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mercer University
Graduates of Mercer University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,661 |
| 2 years | $66,839 |
| 3 years | $70,247 |
| 4 years | $76,326 |
| 5 years | $86,029 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Mercer University report median earnings of $76,326, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Mercer University comes in at $29,161.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Mercer University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Mercer University are 92% women (188) and 8% men (16).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 164 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Mercer University, 91% were women (150) and 9% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 59% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 31 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Mercer University, 94% were women (29) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Mercer University
Among the 8 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Mercer University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mercer University
This Nursing program at Mercer University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 164 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 19 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 18 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.