Elementary Education at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, you may want to check out the program at Mercer University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercer University sits in Macon, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 171 elementary education degrees were awarded at Mercer University.
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Studying Online at Mercer University
Many students take online classes at Mercer University. Among 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Mercer University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mercer University’s Elementary Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #24 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #187 of 227 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #634 of 871 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #24 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #187 of 227 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #634 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Elementary Education graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Mercer University are 94% women (161) and 6% men (10).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 69 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Mercer University, 96% were women (66) and 4% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 30 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 52% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Elementary Education Master’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 98 master’s elementary education graduates at Mercer University, 93% were women (91) and 7% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 64 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at Mercer University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Elementary Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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