Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,159
79th percentile
40th percentile in Georgia

Earnings Distribution

How Mercer University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Mercer University$82,159$81,968-0%
St. John's University-New York$142,452$156,144+10%
University of Florida$73,463$78,907+7%
Capella University$77,115$77,084-0%
The University of Texas at Austin$74,672$75,288+1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Curriculum and Instruction doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (6 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mercer UniversityMacon$40,890$82,159$81,968โ€”โ€”
Piedmont UniversityDemorest$30,680$92,531โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$75,980โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with curriculum and instruction graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Instructional Coordinators

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

$74,720/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
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.