Public & Social Service at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Mercer University
Distance learning is available at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Mercer University
Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #22 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #611 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #675 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Mercer University
Graduates of Mercer University’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,426 |
| 2 years | $31,547 |
| 3 years | $32,242 |
| 4 years | $37,972 |
| 5 years | $41,822 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Mercer University earn a median of $37,972, compared with $71,060 for all Mercer University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Mercer University stands at $54,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Mercer University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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