Law at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Doctoral Degree
Mercer University graduates in law earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 137% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer University Compares for Law
All 26 colleges reporting law 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $261,230 | $280,337 | #1 | $205,891 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $259,851 | $247,324 | #2 | $213,356 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,189 | $169,430 | #4 | $139,244 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $173,114 | $176,006 | #3 | $103,039 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $130,428 | $128,145 | #5 | $84,855 |
| 6 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $126,561 | $115,162 | #7 | $79,243 |
| 7 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $121,715 | $123,748 | #6 | $85,368 |
| 8 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $120,485 | $109,633 | #10 | $53,016 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $111,668 | $114,741 | #8 | $72,119 |
| 10 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $106,575 | $93,539 | #20 | $61,595 |
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| 16 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $97,491 | $98,065 | #15 | $70,132 |
| 17 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $95,603 | $93,929 | #17 | $62,322 |
| 18 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $91,687 | $104,073 | #13 | $62,786 |
| 19 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $90,359 | $93,540 | #19 | $64,894 |
| 20 | Albany Law School Albany, NY | $89,212 | $84,911 | #23 | $65,381 |
| 21 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $86,893 | $97,560 | #16 | $63,257 |
| 22 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $85,706 | $99,234 | #14 | $63,375 |
Other Majors at Mercer University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,552 | $107,402 | #38 of 45 |
| Medicine | $118,913 | $61,937 | #11 of 28 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,013 | — | #54 of 151 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $96,686 | $82,159 | #4 of 24 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $94,134 | $59,391 | #70 of 93 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $82,473 | $74,161 | #94 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,894 one year after graduating and $90,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for law?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Mercer University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for law ($105,518), and the median federal debt at graduation is $124,216.
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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.