by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hr students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $44,179. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,491 for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, hr students borrow a median amount of $33,888 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,035 for all hr majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Mercer University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 hr majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 129 |
| Business Administration & Management | 113 |
| Accounting | 73 |
| Marketing | 57 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 39 |
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