Nursing at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
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Studying Online at Mercer University
Online coursework is an option at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mercer University
Rankings can help you compare Mercer University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #49 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #415 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #539 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mercer University
Graduates of Mercer University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,661 |
| 2 years | $66,839 |
| 3 years | $70,247 |
| 4 years | $76,326 |
| 5 years | $86,029 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Mercer University report median earnings of $76,326, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Mercer University comes in at $29,161.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mercer University
This Nursing program at Mercer University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 164 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 19 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 18 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.