Bachelor’s Degrees for Busy Adults
Changing the world starts with changing a life. Yours.
When we think of college students, we don’t envision what they’re wearing, when they were born, or what they were doing before they were a college student.
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Why Choose Mercer
Ranked as a 2025–2026 No. 1 Military Friendly® School
Recognized as one of the “Best Colleges for Veterans” by U.S. News & World Report
95% of the graduating class of 2023 were employed or in graduate school six months after earning a Mercer degree
More than 90% of Mercer students receive financial aid
Choose from five start terms throughout the year, and enjoy taking classes in 8-week sessions
Choose Your Path. Create Your Calling.
At Mercer, you’ll challenge norms, change perceptions, and pursue your own dreams—all on your own time.
Mercer’s 30+ undergraduate programs are designed for busy adults. Take classes online or in the evening at four Georgia locations, including Metro Atlanta. Gain the flexibility, support, and opportunities to reach your goals—on your schedule.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Accounting, B.B.A.**
- Criminal Justice Leadership, B.S.
- Crisis Communication – Strategic Communication, B.A.
- Digital Media Communication – Strategic Communication, B.A.
- Elementary/Special Education, B.S.Ed.
- Early Learning and Development, B.S.Ed.
- General Business, B.B.A.**
- Health Informatics, B.S.
- Healthcare Leadership, B.S.
- History – Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management, B.S.
- Human Resource Management, B.B.A.**
- Human Resources Administration and Talent Development, B.S.
- Human Services, B.S.
- Information Technology and Informatics, B.S.
- Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Literature – Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Management, B.B.A.**
- Marketing, B.B.A.**
- Organizational Leadership, B.S.
- Pre-Nursing Track
- Pre-Pharmacy Track
- Psychology, B.S.
- Religious Studies – Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.
- Self-Designed Major – Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Software Application Development and Human Computer Interaction, B.S.
- Strategic Communication, B.A.
- Supply Chain Management, B.B.A.**
- Teacher Certification (certification only) – Elementary/Special Education
- Teacher Certification (certification only) – Secondary Education
- Writing – Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Undecided / Unsure
Not sure which program is right for you? That’s okay. Choose “Undecided,” and your Mercer admissions counselor will chat with you to determine the best fit for your interests and goals.
**Mercer University’s School of Business is accredited by: AACSB International–the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Our Grads All Had the Determination. Now They Have Degrees.
Students choose Mercer because they have a shared dream. They’re motivated to take the first step, seek out new opportunities, and reach the bold goals they’ve set for themselves. And even though our busy and working adult students may be balancing jobs, childcare, and classes—at Mercer, they will earn a recognized, respected degree and build a fulfilling life. Let us help you finish what you started.
Convenient classes. Most programs offer evening or online classes, and some programs offer both.
Options to start. Choose to begin classes in August, October, January, March, or May.
Exceptional faculty. Learn from highly credentialed and accessible faculty that genuinely care about the success of each student.
Accelerate your courses. Complete each course in 8-week sessions.
Transfer your credits. Your existing credits are generously accepted from accredited colleges and universities.
Better online instruction. Mercer’s online programs are taught by the same student-focused and highly experienced professors who lead our on-campus classes.
Know your professors and peers. Mercer’s online learning system connects students with professors and classmates, allowing you to build relationships for a more personalized experience where no one gets lost in the crowd.
Veteran benefits. Professional staff assistance is available to military-connected students and their families.
Reach a higher potential. Earning a Mercer degree is a recognition of achieving academic excellence and advanced career capabilities.
Continuous support. Students enjoy an ecosystem of support from orientation to graduation.
Why Mercer?
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, with more than 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top-tier national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
For more than three decades, Mercer has led the way in helping students of all ages — with diverse backgrounds from all over Georgia and beyond — find the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a Mercer education a reality. Because no matter who you are, what you’re looking to study, or wherever you want to go, Mercer is for you.
What are Mercer Graduates Saying?
“The B.S. in Psychology program offered me the opportunity to finally have a career that I love and to explore the different aspects of psychology. Mercer has given me the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual.”
“I chose Mercer because of the connection to the community at large through alumni, stakeholders, and the aspect of global citizenry in its mission. Mercer’s evening public safety program provides relevant coursework, professional staff, small classes sizes, and a genuine interest in the growth of the student.”