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 #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Human Resource Management Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,538 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $50,415 for all hr students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 32 hr students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mercer hr bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercer Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr 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.