by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $53,576. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, finance students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Mercer University.
The finance program at Mercer awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 129 |
| Business Administration & Management | 113 |
| Accounting | 73 |
| Marketing | 57 |
| Human Resource Management | 37 |
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