Median Earnings (1yr)
$104,977
25th percentile (40th in GA)
Sample Size
100
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Mercer University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mercer University graduates earn $105k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mercer University$104,977$121,963
Emory University$115,202$125,146
Augusta University$108,924$114,516
South University-Savannah$107,029$113,965
National Median$111,742

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Emory University
Atlanta
$60,774$115,202
Augusta University
Augusta
$8,122$108,924
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$18,238$107,029

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mercer University, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.