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, and more. Also, learn how Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in human services.
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The human services major at Mercer is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Human Services. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in human services. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in human services from Mercer. This makes it the #25 most popular school for human services master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Human Services from Mercer in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 71% 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 human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mercer does not offer an online option for its human services 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.
Graduates of the master's human services program at Mercer make a median salary of $44,355. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,476.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in human services from Mercer in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% 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 master's in human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human services majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.