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Engineering, General at Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,403/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #23 of 47 Engineering, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$784K	$758K	$667K
Earnings Multiple	4.8x	4.6x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$163,560

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$89,400

45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,350

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,497

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $72,403/yr, roughly in line with the $69,222 national median for Engineering, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 4.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Engineering, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $72,403 far exceeding the $25,350 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #23 ranking among 47 Engineering, General programs places Mercer University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 22% earnings increase from $72,403 to $88,497 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Mercer University

A 66% admission rate makes Mercer University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,620 students in Macon, GA. The average net cost of $89,400 over four years represents a 45% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Engineering, General at Mercer University?

At 57/100, Mercer University's Engineering, General program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Engineering, General at Mercer University?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →