by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 101 students received their master’s degree in general business from Mercer. This makes it the #28 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,819 a year. This is higher than $47,842, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from Mercer. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercer does not offer an online option for its general business 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.
Graduates of the master's general business program at Mercer make a median salary of $82,590. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
Of the 6 general business students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 268 |
| Accounting | 69 |
| Marketing | 62 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 46 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.