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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #13 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 319 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 310 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 217 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Mercer. This makes it the #149 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 315 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercer paid an average of $1,353 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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Of the 319 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 25 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Mercer offers online option in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercer Online Learning page.
The health professions program at Mercer awarded 311 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Mercer University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 265 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 153 |
| Medicine | 108 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 92 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 51 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 2 |
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