The most popular undergraduate major at Mercer University is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Business/Commerce and Elementary Education and Teaching. A list of all 50 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Mercer University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 95 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering | 65 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 35 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 59 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 6 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 36 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Christian Studies | 2 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Physics | 3 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 26 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 18 |
| Human Services | 78 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Criminology | 4 |
| Economics | 12 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 4 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Music | 6 |
| Music Performance | 9 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 221 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 181 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 11 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 7 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 12 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140447 IPEDS survey data for Mercer University.