Earn a Bachelor’s Degree Designed for Your Path
Balance life, work, and school on your timeline.
Start As Soon As January 11
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
Nationally Ranked. Distinctively Mercer: Mercer University is ranked among the top National Universities and Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Military Friendly and Welcoming by Design: Mercer is ranked a No. 1 Military Friendly® School.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Explore 30+ Bachelor’s Programs Designed for Working Adults
Choose a flexible, personalized pathway to advance your career and open doors to new opportunities.
Mercer has been helping working adults earn respected degrees for decades, making it possible to move forward without losing sight of what matters to you. Learn on your timeline with focused eight-week courses and online programs led by dedicated faculty.
Choose from 30+ bachelor’s degree programs across the following areas of study:
- Business and leadership
- Communication
- Education
- Healthcare and pre-nursing
- Leadership and administration
- Liberal studies and humanities
- Public safety
- Psychology and human mental health services
- Technology and data science
- And more
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes, internships, applied coursework, and capstone projects or field experiences.
Flexible Course Formats
Receive high-quality instruction online with a strong network of peers and faculty.
Eight-Week Classes, Multiple Start Dates
Choose from five start dates throughout the year and learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across industries.
Support for Working and Military Students
Access dedicated support from a team who understands the lives of working adults and military students.
Personalized Financial Planning
Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized guidance to make confident decisions about your future.
What are Mercer Graduates Saying?
“I came to Mercer as a working mom and veteran who needed a program that respected my time and my goals. I found professors who knew my name, peers who became a network, and courses that translated directly to my career.”
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages from different backgrounds all over Georgia and beyond with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality. Because no matter who you are, what you’re looking to study, or where you want to go, Mercer is for you.