Human Services at Mercer University
Bachelor's Degree
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
Human Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | $32,043* | $37,972 | $54,500 | — |
| University of North Georgia | $34,032* | $37,663 | $27,850 | 0.82 |
| Gordon State College | $33,648* | $35,501 | $31,000 | 0.92 |
| Kennesaw State University | $30,437* | $37,958 | $30,500 | 1.00 |
| Shorter University | $30,167* | $33,307 | $46,320 | 1.54 |
| National Median | $36,630* | — | $31,573 | 0.86 |
Other Human Services Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega | $5,009 | $34,032 | $27,850 |
| Gordon State College Barnesville | $3,475 | $33,648 | $31,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw | $5,786 | $30,437 | $30,500 |
| Shorter University Rome | $24,044 | $30,167 | $46,320 |
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.