Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Mercer University · Macon, GA

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,060Median earnings 4 years after
$44,843Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mercer University earn a median of $36,676. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $31,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$37,981$20,500
Clayton State University
Morrow
$37,898$28,500
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$34,576$25,000
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$25,441$28,788
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley
$23,157$37,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Mercer University make?

The median salary is $36,676 and $44,843 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.