Human Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Mercer University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$32,043

Est. from GA median (4 programs)

Median Debt

$54,500

73% above national median

Where Mercer University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Mercer University	—	$37,972	—
Kennesaw State University	$30,437	$37,958	+25%
University of North Georgia	$34,032	$37,663	+11%
Gordon State College	$33,648	$35,501	+6%
Shorter University	$30,167	$33,307	+10%

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Human Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (6 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Mercer UniversityMacon	$40,890	$32,043*	$37,972	$54,500	—
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega	$5,009	$34,032*	$37,663	$27,850	0.82
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville	$3,475	$33,648*	$35,501	$31,000	0.92
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw	$5,786	$30,437*	$37,958	$30,500	1.00
Shorter UniversityRome	$24,044	$30,167*	$33,307	$46,320	1.54
National Median	—	$36,630*	—	$31,573	0.86

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human services graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

$78,240/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Social and Human Service Assistants

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

$45,120/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in GA. Actual outcomes may vary.