by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mercer University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mercer University highly for nursing, placing at #466 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 466 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Georgia | 7 of 54 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercer University conferred 164 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Mercer University is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercer University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,326 a year. This is above $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,161 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University are White. About 39% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Mercer University awarded 164 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mercer University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
