by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mercer University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mercer University highly for social sciences, coming in at #192 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 192 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 4 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 1 |
The social sciences area of study at Mercer University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Criminology | 13 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercer University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Mercer University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Mercer University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $35,130 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Find out more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University are White. Roughly 53% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 Social Sciences | 1 |