by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mercer University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mercer University as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #537 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 537 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Georgia | 5 of 37 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 of 304 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 25 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Mercer University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 86 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 38 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercer University conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Mercer University holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Mercer University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,824 a year. This is below $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $25,781 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mercer University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 25 |
