by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #410 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 410 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Mercer. This makes it the #177 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercer was $1,353 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
Learn more about Mercer tuition and fees.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Mercer in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercer does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercer Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercer make a median salary of $71,093 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 40 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Mercer in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 268 |
| Marketing | 62 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 46 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 35 |
| Human Resource Management | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.