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Social Sciences at Mercer University

Social Sciences at Mercer University

If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Mercer University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercer University sits in Macon, GA.

Online & Distance Learning at Mercer University

Many students take online classes at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at Mercer University

Use these rankings to compare Mercer University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #4 of 26
Best Value Georgia #20 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #22 of 192
Best Value Southeast (Region) #150 of 192
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #155 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #628 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Mercer University

Those who finish Mercer University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,333

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Mercer University is $35,130.

Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Mercer University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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