Health Professions at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Mercer University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercer University
Many students take online classes at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mercer University
Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 78 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #59 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #554 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #598 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1891 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 78 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #59 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #554 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #598 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1891 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mercer University
Those who finish Mercer University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,419 |
| 2 years | $72,123 |
| 3 years | $77,649 |
| 4 years | $85,808 |
| 5 years | $116,460 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Mercer University earn a median of $85,808, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Mercer University is $28,080.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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