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, and more. In addition, we cover how Mercer ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Economics Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
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 |
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The economics program at Mercer awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercer economics 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 economics majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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