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Human Resources Management and Services at Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,538/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (253,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #161 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Resources Management and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$517K	$515K	$478K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	41

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

$28,000

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $47,538/yr, Human Resources Management and Services graduates from Mercer University land near the $51,599 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,000 debt-to-$47,538 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #161 out of 169 programs, Mercer University's financial outcomes for Human Resources Management and Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Mercer University

Mercer University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, 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

Compensation and benefits managers $140,360/yr

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mercer University's Human Resources Management and Services program score?

This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Human Resources Management and Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Human Resources Management and Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Human Resources Management and Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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