Business/Commerce at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Mercer University graduates in business/commerce earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 34 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $79,260 | $75,710 | #51 | $49,881 |
| 35 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $78,800 | $92,859 | #13 | $58,390 |
| 36 | Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | $78,414 | $79,724 | #29 | $60,641 |
| 37 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $77,713 | $80,449 | #28 | $52,819 |
| 38 | Regis University Denver, CO | $75,857 | $70,941 | #83 | $66,739 |
| 39 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $75,632 | $76,918 | #46 | $48,747 |
| 40 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $75,260 | $79,353 | #32 | $47,481 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Mercer University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,590 | $101,623 | $39,318 |
Other Majors at Mercer University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,819 one year after graduating and $77,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Mercer University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,500.
← All data for Mercer University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.