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 public policy programs.
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The public policy major at Mercer is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Policy. 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 9 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in public policy from Mercer. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercer public policy 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 public policy majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 25 |
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