Registered Nursing at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Mercer University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercer University is in Macon, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 164 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Mercer University.
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Online Class Availability at Mercer University
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Mercer University
Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 48 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #48 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #413 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #514 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1393 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Mercer University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Mercer University are 91% women (150) and 9% men (14).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 164 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Mercer University, 91% were women (150) and 9% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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