Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Mercer University · Macon, GA

CIP 51.38

$76,787Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,030Median earnings 4 years after
$79,324Median earnings 5 years after
$19,869Median federal debt
191Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mercer University earn a median of $76,787 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $19,869, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro
$84,669—
Georgia Highlands College
Rome
$83,986$15,500
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs
$83,188$22,213
Clayton State University
Morrow
$82,714$26,500
Reinhardt University
Waleska
$81,266$24,025
Brenau University
Gainesville
$80,786$28,357
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$80,560$18,750
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville
$80,074—
Emory University
Atlanta
$79,073$19,750
Dalton State College
Dalton
$78,830$14,699
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$78,165$23,878
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$78,087$24,000
Gordon State College
Barnesville
$77,695$17,500
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$77,635$23,592
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$77,635$23,592

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Mercer University make?

The median salary is $76,787 one year after graduation and $79,324 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,869.

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