Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Mercer University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Mercer University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$172,562
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$56,494
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$385,514 | $74,397 | $56,494 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$361,204 | $73,114 | $56,494 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$187,476 | $64,641 | $56,494 | $29,161 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$132,156 | $50,164 | $56,494 | $51,452 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$195,922 | $45,257 | $56,494 | $25,990 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$248,592 | $42,691 | $56,494 | $26,990 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$305,622 | $41,175 | $56,494 | $46,775 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$315,486 | $39,347 | $56,494 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$358,746 | $37,049 | $56,494 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$359,138 | $38,565 | $56,494 | $47,750 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$372,536 | $34,672 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$394,600 | $36,676 | $56,494 | $46,033 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$494,711 | $32,242 | $56,494 | $54,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.