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 social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Mercer. This makes it the #13 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,333 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,131 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $47,010 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Mercer University.
The social sciences program at Mercer awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 64% of grads 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Mercer in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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