Human Services at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Mercer University graduates in human services earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer University Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services 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 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 61 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $46,580 | $49,972 | #37 | $36,020 |
| 62 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,467 | $49,458 | #42 | $39,173 |
| 63 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $45,558 | $48,890 | #49 | $32,843 |
| 64 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $45,484 | $47,085 | #64 | — |
| 65 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $45,453 | $43,417 | #80 | — |
| 66 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $44,549 | $47,417 | #56 | $36,107 |
| 67 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $44,286 | $45,845 | #71 | $33,648 |
Other Human Services Credentials at Mercer University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,355 | $53,659 | — |
Other Majors at Mercer University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Mercer University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,750.
← 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.