Business & Commerce at Mercer University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, 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 located in Macon, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 business & commerce degrees were granted at Mercer University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Mercer University
Rankings can help you compare Mercer University’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #468 of 561 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #468 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Mercer University
Those who finish Mercer University’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,912 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $50,164 |
| 4 years | $66,047 |
| 5 years | $92,482 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Mercer University earn a median of $66,047, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Mercer University stands at $51,452.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Mercer University are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 16 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Mercer University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
Minority students account for 50% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Mercer University
The Business & Commerce program at Mercer University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.