by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mercer ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Mercer was ranked #179 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 179 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Mercer. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #201 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $76,787. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,581 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Mercer is $250 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
The nursing program at Mercer awarded 217 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Mercer does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercer make a median salary of $119,903 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 153 |
| Medicine | 108 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 92 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.