All Mercer University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 10
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Technology & Computing · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $26,952 | $58,127 | $26,049 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $48,060 | $46,033 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $52,819 | $77,713 | $51,452 |
| Business Administration | — | $75,835 | — |
| Accounting | — | $75,529 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,203 | $71,629 | $25,990 |
| Human Resources | $47,538 | $68,052 | $33,888 |
| Finance | $47,956 | $66,036 | $19,500 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $25,151 | $60,696 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $22,100 | $59,570 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $26,920 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $25,424 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,787 | $85,030 | $29,161 |
| Public Health | $27,108 | $60,401 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $80,937 | — |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $46,502 | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $32,807 | $53,182 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $35,712 | $52,530 | $26,990 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $72,403 | $88,413 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,715 | $51,513 | $47,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Mercer University students earn a median $58,354 ten years after starting college, more than 93% of Georgia colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
Mercer University majors questions
How many majors does Mercer University offer?
Mercer University offers 66 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Mercer University?
Engineering graduates from Mercer University earn a median $88,413 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which Mercer University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Services graduates earn the least: a median $45,484 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Mercer University overview