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Information Technology at Mercer University

If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Mercer University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Mercer University sits in Macon, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 information technology degrees were granted at Mercer University.

Studying Online at Mercer University

Online coursework is an option at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Mercer University are 21% women (3) and 79% men (11).

Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University

Of the 7 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Mercer University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 43% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 39%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at Mercer University

Among the 7 master’s information technology graduates at Mercer University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Mercer University

This Information Technology program at Mercer University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer & IS Security	14

Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Students who finish Information Technology program at Mercer University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.