Philosophy at Mercer University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, 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 is located in Macon, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 philosophy degrees were granted at Mercer University.
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Studying Online at Mercer University
Online coursework is an option at Mercer University. Among 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at Mercer University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 4 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Mercer University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Mercer University
This Philosophy program at Mercer University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 3 |
| Other Philosophy | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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.