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Mercer University

Macon, GA mercer.edu 4,620 students

Mercer University's main campus is located in Macon, Georgia, offering a traditional college setting. The university fosters a strong sense of community, with a focus on both undergraduate and graduate studies across diverse fields. Distinctive features include the Mercer University Health Sciences Center, with programs spread across multiple Georgia cities, and the Grand Opera House, a performing arts center that enhances the cultural experience for students and the wider community.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,372
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$40,890
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Mercer University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 61% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,641, roughly 45% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,650 $74,600
$30K – $48K $20,919 $83,676
$48K – $75K $22,627 $90,508
$75K – $110K $24,610 $98,440
$110K+ $26,399 $105,596
Sticker price (no aid) $40,890 $163,560
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Mercer University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
73
$76,787/yr High 3.8x
Business Compare across schools →
60
$52,819/yr High 3.1x
Engineering Compare across schools →
57
$72,403/yr High 4.4x
Social Sciences Compare across schools →
56
$61,612/yr High 2.8x
Finance Compare across schools →
55
$47,956/yr Very High 1.9x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
46
$47,538/yr High 1.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
45
$44,203/yr Very High 2.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
44
$37,319/yr Moderate 2.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
43
$39,715/yr High 2.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
29
$35,712/yr High 2.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
28
$22,100/yr High 3.1x
Public Health Compare across schools →
27
$27,108/yr High 0.7x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
26
$25,151/yr High 0.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
25
$27,785/yr High 2.2x
Journalism Compare across schools →
24
$32,807/yr Very High 1.0x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
22
$26,952/yr Very High 0.6x