Mercer University
Mercer University is a private college in Macon, Georgia and has been named to the Best Online Colleges South award list. Its online program features 14 online degree options. The on-campus net price to attend is $21,640 and the per-credit hour charge is $956. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.mercer.edu
Contact: Mercer University
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:No
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:No
- On-Campus day care:No
- Online library services:No
- Remedial services:No
- Master's degrees:No
- Post-master's certificates:No
- Doctorate Degrees:No
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:4,219
- Pell Grant students:1,618
- Online and distance education undergrad students:890
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Part-time students14%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
More information about degrees »
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(3)
- Psychology(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(2)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(5)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:50%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:25%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:No
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Featured Programs & Degrees
- Overview
- Accounting
- General Business
- Human Resource Management
- Business Management
- Marketing
Accounting, B.B.A.
Build a solid academic foundation in preparation for a successful career in the accounting profession, whether in public accounting firms, government, corporations, or as an independent certified public accountant (CPA). Accountants often are required to hold a CPA designation, and Mercer graduates have a successful track record in obtaining this certification. As an AACSB-accredited degree program, Mercer’s B.B.A. in Accounting adheres to ISO 9000 quality standards and represents the top 5% of business programs worldwide.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are delivered in eight-week sessions. On-campus classes meet one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Coursework may be completed 100% online or in a combination of on-campus and online course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The career management services office provides tailored support to meet students’ professional goals. Mercer Business alumni can be found working at leading organizations like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Koch Industries, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
General Business, B.B.A.
The BBA in General Business (also known as the Personal Portfolio of Study) is a holistic course of study in business that can be tailored to suit any student’s needs. This major allows students’ to design their own academic track by choosing upper-level courses in popular business concentrations. As an AACSB-accredited degree program, Mercer’s B.B.A. in General Business adheres to ISO 9000 quality standards and represents the top 5% of business programs worldwide.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are delivered in eight-week sessions. On-campus classes meet one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Coursework may be completed 100% online or in a combination of on-campus and online course options.
Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The career management services office provides tailored support to meet students’ professional goals. Mercer Business alumni can be found working at leading organizations like the Atlanta Falcons, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and UPS.
Human Resource Management, B.B.A.
Study modern personnel function and obtain the critical knowledge and skill set necessary to successfully develop the human resources of organizations. Foster expertise in recruitment, employee benefits, safety management, and collective bargaining in preparation to effectively build and grow an organization’s most important asset: its people. As an AACSB-accredited degree program, Mercer’s B.B.A. in Human Resource Management adheres to ISO 9000 quality standards and represents the top 5% of business programs worldwide.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are delivered in eight-week sessions. On-campus classes meet one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Coursework may be completed 100% online or in a combination of on-campus and online course options.
Admission & Aid
Start: August (Fall I)
October (Fall II)
January (Spring I)
March (Spring II)
May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The career management services office provides tailored support to meet students’ professional goals. Mercer Business alumni can be found working at leading organizations like the Atlanta Falcons, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and UPS.
Management, B.B.A.
Mercer’s B.B.A. in Management prepares students to lead, organize, plan, and monitor the performance of the workplace, encouraging positive growth and continued success within any organization. Develop the analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, and motivational skills that will set you apart as an influential business manager who delivers results. This AACSB-accredited degree program adheres to ISO 9000 quality standards and represents the top 5% of business programs worldwide.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are delivered in eight-week sessions. On-campus classes meet one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Coursework may be completed 100% online or in a combination of on-campus and online course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The career management services office provides tailored support to meet students’ professional goals. Mercer Business alumni can be found working at leading organizations like the Atlanta Falcons, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and UPS.
Marketing, B.B.A.
Ever wonder what goes into brand management and how companies successfully connect target audiences with their products or services? With Mercer’s B.B.A. in Marketing, students can master the skills needed to thrive in a crucial business function for any organization, and set themselves apart as sought-after marketing strategist that can deliver results. As an AACSB-accredited degree program, Mercer’s B.B.A. in Marketing adheres to ISO 9000 quality standards and represents the top 5% of business programs worldwide.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are delivered in eight-week sessions. On-campus classes meet one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Coursework may be completed 100% online or in a combination of on-campus and online course options
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The career management services office provides tailored support to meet students’ professional goals. Mercer Business alumni can be found working at leading organizations like the Atlanta Falcons, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and UPS.
- Overview
- Early Childhood/Special Education
- Early Learning and Development
- Middle Grades Education
Early Childhood/Special Education, B.S.Ed.
The Early Childhood/Special Education General Program at Mercer University offers an academic perspective to the candidate who values the individual and authentic worth of the young child through the inclusive lens of the general education classroom. Having completed this program of study, the candidate will become a transforming educator and a reflective professional who advocates for the needs and rights of the young child, while collaborating and establishing partnerships with parents, schools, and communities. This program is offered predominantly in class in the evenings but does integrate hybrid and online learning opportunities.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Students typically register for two courses per eight-week session and can comfortably maintain a work-life balance. Classes meet on campus one evening a week; some coursework may be offered in a hybrid classroom or online format. Students are also required to participate in daytime field experiences.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Career Outlook
Successful completion of the program of study and passing scores on the appropriate GaPSC-approved Content Pedagogy Assessment and GACE Content Assessments lead to eligibility for Level 4 induction certification to teach grades Pre-K through 5.
The Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Early Learning and Development, is a non-certification degree without GACE requirements. Designed for individuals who wish to teach in preschool or childcare centers with children from birth to five years of age, this program prepares students to pursue different opportunities in the field, from operating a childcare center to managing an early childcare agency.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Students typically register for two courses per eight-week session and can comfortably maintain a work-life balance. Classes meet on campus one evening a week. Students are also required to participate in daytime field experiences.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Through practicum experience and observation hours, students are prepared to pursue job opportunities in positions such as lead teacher, family childcare provider, and assistant director or director of a childcare center.
Middle Grades Education, B.S. Ed.
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Middle Grades Education, is designed for individuals who wish to be certified to teach children from middle-level grades. Students are prepared to become middle-level educators who can effectively facilitate learning while enabling the transformation of middle-level students, a group of unique and diverse individuals transitioning from childhood to adolescence. This program is offered predominantly in class in the evenings but does integrate hybrid and online learning opportunities.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Students typically register for two courses per eight-week session and can comfortably maintain a work-life balance. Classes meet on campus one evening a week. Students are also required to participate in daytime field experiences.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Successful completion of the program of study and passing scores on the appropriate GaPSC-approved Content Pedagogy Assessment and GACE Content Assessments lead to eligibility for Level 4 induction certification to teach grades 4-8.
- Overview
- Communication
- Psychology
- Liberal Studies
- General Education
Communication and Social Sciences
Communication, B.A.
Effective communication is essential to the success of every sector and industry. Gain a better understanding of organizational structure, group dynamics, and human interaction across a variety of contexts. This program provides a broad-based understanding of the process of communication, which includes: communication and society, communication and the person, and organizational communication.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. The program is also available completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Mercer’s B.A. in Communication equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed as professionals in a wide variety of positions, including roles such as a content specialist, copywriter, editor, media account executive, nonprofit organization director, and social media manager.
Psychology, B.S.
Mercer’s B.S. in Psychology is a flexible, hybrid degree program that prepares individuals to think critically about the science of psychology and its practice in preparation for careers in a variety of fields or for graduate school. Students learn to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research, and they develop effective written communication and presentation skills as part of their research experience in the program.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Atlanta
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. The program is also available completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology does not mean graduates can work as psychologists; however, this program does prepare those who choose to pursue an advanced degree. A psychology degree can easily translate into jobs in a variety of fields, including social work, human resources, teaching, and probation and corrections.
Liberal Studies, B.A.
A self-designed degree program tailored for students who want a bachelor’s degree based upon a strong liberal arts foundation, Mercer’s B.A. in Liberal Studies provides each student the opportunity to design a degree program that is both professionally relevant and intellectually challenging. Using an interdisciplinary model of learning, students increase their ability to read and think critically, and to write and communicate effectively – essential competencies in today’s workplace.
Program Options
Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed as professionals in a variety of roles such as these and many others: archivist, editor, educator, legislative assistant, minister, nonprofit organization manager, urban planner, and writer.
General Education, non-degree
Essential to any field of study, the General Education course requirements introduce students to a broad range of fields and areas of study and help prepare them to fully embrace the core mission of Mercer University. The requirements are also intended to introduce students to the major social, historical, cultural, intellectual, and spiritual forces that shape the contemporary world. General Education strives to give students broader perspectives while empowering them to find a full and rich citizenship in a world in which different cultures, social institutions, and technologies intersect in diverse ways.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 2 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. The General Education curriculum is also available completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The General Education curriculum fulfills prerequisites so that students can pursue a degree in their chosen area of study.
Criminal Justice Leadership, B.S.
Mercer’s B.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership is designed to develop in students the ability to think critically, make ethical decisions, and behave ethically and professionally within the field of criminal justice. Graduates of this program are able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the philosophical, theoretical, and structural aspects of the criminal justice system.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. The program is also available completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed as professionals in a wide variety of positions, including roles such as criminal investigator, FBI agent, information security analyst, law enforcement officer, paralegal, private investigator, and probation/parole officer.
- Overview
- Healthcare Leadership
- Human Resources Administration
- Organizational Leadership
Leadership & Administration
Healthcare Leadership
Human Resources Administration
Organizational Leadership
Healthcare Leadership, B.S.
Explore and become a part of the growing healthcare management field through Mercer’s B.S. in Healthcare Leadership, which features a multidisciplinary curriculum and valuable, hands-on training. This program is ideal for mid-career adult learners who are interested in translating their leadership skills in the healthcare arena, or for healthcare professionals who are interested in pursuing leadership positions within their organization.
Program Options
Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening
Location: Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed as professionals in a wide variety of positions, including roles such as clinical coordinator, community health specialist, employee wellness coordinator, health information specialist, health services administrator, HMO contract coordinator, and patient care administrator.
Human Resources Administration and Development, B.S.
Designed to offer students a career path in human resources in such workplaces as government, nonprofit agencies, corporate organizations, health care facilities, and adult educational institutions, Mercer’s B.S. in Human Resources Administration and Development will ground student learning with an understanding of human behavior as related to work. Choose from two specialized tracks in Administration or Training and Development.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening, Weekend
Location: Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
This program equips graduates to succeed in essential human resources roles that can benefit both individuals and organizations. Potential workplaces for graduates include government, nonprofit, corporate, healthcare, and educational settings; organizations seeking HR professionals who have strong competencies in administration; and organizations with needs for talent development.
Organizational Leadership, B.S.
For more than a decade, Mercer University’s B.S. in Organizational Leadership has been the program of choice for future leaders in all walks of life. This degree program is designed for mid-career adult learners who have four or more years of work experience and a keen appreciation of the leader’s critical and evolving role in the change process and dynamic environment of 21st-century organizations.
Program Options
Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed as professionals in a wide variety of positions, including roles such as an administrator, consultant, director, human resource professional, supervisor, team leader, and training and development coordinator.
Homeland Security and Emergency Management, B.S.
Designed with a strong foundation of knowledge regarding current issues facing various public safety entities, Mercer’s B.S. in Homeland Security and Emergency Management aims to develop students’ leadership skills and abilities to communicate effectively and efficiently in various high-risk situations. Students enrolled in this program will answer the call of global threats to public safety, focusing on the management aspect of this field (such as organizing and pre-planning for manmade and natural disasters).
Program Options
Classroom: Fully Online
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
This program is offered in a fully online format. Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, and students will have the same access to faculty and campus resources as students taking courses in a traditional classroom setting. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Students graduate prepared to pursue job opportunities at organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security, federal, state, and local emergency management entities, as well as intelligence and investigative agencies in roles including air marshal, border patrol agent, CIA analyst/officer, customs and border protection officer, and emergency medical technician.
Human Services, B.S.
Mercer’s B.S. in Human Services prepares professionals to seek service roles in their communities with the skills and knowledge for making a difference, helping others to lead lives that have meaning and purpose. The human services professional is dedicated to the goal of helping clients become self-sufficient through teaching problem-solving, using case management skills, and using client-centered mental health practices.
Program Options
Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts jobs in the field of Human Services will increase by 16% between 2016 and 2026. This program equips graduates to succeed as professionals in roles such as case manager, grant writer, home health care coordinator, mental health counselor, and substance abuse counselor.
- Overview
- Informatics
- Pre-Nursing
Healthcare & Technology
Informatics, B.S.
Mercer’s B.S. in Informatics combines a solid grounding in computer programming and statistics with study of human factors, and the ethical and social science aspects of complex information systems. Students will gain a strong foundation of the knowledge necessary to design and develop data-driven and human-centered systems, and to evaluate the next generation of information technology tools for different disciplines.
Program Options
Classroom: Online, Hybrid, On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, Macon
Time to Completion: 4 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. The program is also available completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that computer and information technology occupations will increase by 13% between 2016 and 2026. This program equips graduates to succeed as professionals in roles such as database administrator, healthcare informaticist, IT analyst, systems and software engineer, user experience designer, and web developer.
Pre-Nursing, non-degree
A leader in healthcare education, Mercer offers a non-degree Pre-Nursing program that prepares professionals to seek learning opportunities in the field of nursing. This program provides a foundation of field knowledge with various courses including: communication, human anatomy and physiology, psychopathology, statistical methods, and sociology.
Program Options
Classroom: On Campus
Enrollment: Full-Time or Part-Time, Evening and Weekend
Location: Douglas County, Henry County
Time to Completion: 2 Years
Classroom Type
Courses are structured in eight-week sessions, with on-campus classes meeting one night per week. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance. Many required courses are also offered completely online. Coursework may be completed in a combination of on-campus, online, and Saturday course options.
Affordability and Admissions
Start: August (Fall I) | October (Fall II) | January (Spring I) | March (Spring II) | May (Summer)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Cost: $448 per credit
Tuition is $448 per credit. Approximately 90% of students receive financial aid. Mercer accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited U.S. universities and colleges as well as some international universities. The program admits students five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.
Career Outlook
Low unemployment rates and long-term field growth puts nursing among the top five careers, according to U.S. News & World Report. A four-year nursing degree can also help students advance to management positions. Nurses who continue their education at the graduate level can obtain positions in nursing education and administration.
What Others are Saying
Contact Mercer University
Contact Admissions
Renee Slaton, Director of Adult Undergraduate Admissions
(877) 840-8599
enroll@mercer.edu
Campus Information
Atlanta
Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus
3001 Mercer University Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Douglas County
Douglas County Regional Academic Center
975 Blairs Bridge Rd
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122
Henry County
Henry County Regional Academic Center
McDonough, Georgia 30253
Macon
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, Georgia 31207
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