Mercer Next

You've Got Ambition and Drive. Up Next: Mercer.

Mercer Next provides a pathway for students from community colleges and technical schools to earn a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University after earning an associate degree. This opportunity to further your education brings you closer to achieving personal and professional success, advancing in your career, and maximizing your earning potential.

Degree Options

Turn your associate degree into a bachelor's degree at Mercer.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

10+ majors

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

5+ majors

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

10+ majors

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)

3+ majors

Partnership Agreements

Find your pathway to Mercer University.

Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

Students completing an associate degree from any TCSG school is provided the opportunity to seamlessly transition into one of our bachelor's degree programs. See our chart below to see how areas of study within TCSG could translate to a Mercer degree.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Wiregrass students enrolled in eligible associate degree programs may pursue bachelor’s degrees from Mercer’s School of Engineering and College of Education in the areas of elementary/special education, industrial management, and technical communication.

Gordon State College

After earning an associate degree from Gordon State College, students may transfer to Mercer’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, or College of Professional Advancement to complete a bachelor’s degree on the Macon campus, online, or at one of our regional academic centers in Douglas County or Henry County.

Central Georgia Technical College

After earning an associate degree from Central Georgia Technical College, students may transfer to Mercer’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or College of Professional Advancement to complete a bachelor’s degree on the Macon or Atlanta campus, online, or at one of our regional academic centers in Douglas County or Henry County.

TCSG Program Translation:
How will my credits transfer to Mercer?

See how the areas of study within TCSG could translate to a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University.

Learn more about Mercer’s transfer credit policy, and use our Transfer Equivalency Estimator to get an estimate of how your previously earned credit hours may transfer to Mercer.

TCSG Associate Degree	Mercer University Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting Business Management Culinary Arts General Business Healthcare Management Marketing Management Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance	Accounting, B.B.A. General Business, B.B.A. Human Resource Management, B.B.A. Human Resources Administration and Development, B.S. Management, B.B.A. Marketing, B.B.A. Organizational Leadership, B.S.
Business Technology Computer Programming Computer Support Specialist Cybersecurity Electronics Technology Engineering Technology Networking Specialist Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance Web Application Development	Health Informatics, B.S. Information Technology and Informatics, B.S. Software Application Development and Human-Computer Interaction, B.S.
Criminal Justice Forensic Science Technology Paralegal Studies	Criminal Justice Leadership, B.S.
Early Childhood Care and Education	Early Learning and Development, B.S.Ed. Elementary/Special Education, B.S.Ed. Middle Grades Education, B.S.Ed.
Film Technology	Communication, B.A. History – Liberal Studies, B.A. Liberal Studies, B.A. Literature – Liberal Studies, B.A. Organizational Communication – Communication, B.A. Public Relations – Communication, B.A. Religious Studies – Liberal Studies, B.A. Self-Designed Major – Liberal Studies, B.A. Writing – Liberal Studies, B.A.
Fire Science Technology Paramedicine	Homeland Security and Emergency Management, B.S. Human Resources Administration and Development, B.S. Organizational Leadership, B.S.
Business Healthcare Technology Clinical Laboratory Technology Dental Hygiene Healthcare Management Health Information Management Technology Paramedicine Pharmacy Technology Radiologic Technology Registered Nursing	Health Informatics, B.S. Healthcare Leadership, B.S. Information Technology and Informatics, B.S. Software Application Development and Human-Computer Interaction, B.S. Pre-Nursing (Non-degree program: This program allows individuals to complete required prerequisite courses needed to apply to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.) Pre-Pharmacy (Non-degree program: This program allows individuals to complete required prerequisite courses needed to apply to a Doctor of Pharmacy program.)
Psychology	Psychology, B.S.
Rehabilitation Services Social Work Assistant	Family Services – Human Services, B.S. Gerontology Services – Human Services, B.S. Human Services, B.S. Mental Health Services – Human Services, B.S. Social Services – Human Services, B.S. Substance Abuse Services – Human Services, B.S.

Don’t see your program listed in the chart above? Contact our Mercer Next team to talk through your options and chart your pathway toward earning your bachelor’s degree at Mercer.

Getting Started:
It’s time for what’s next. And your time is now.

Now that you know a little more about Mercer Next, let’s map out your pathway to becoming a Mercer Bear. Get the conversation started with our team members. Contact us at 678.547.6500 or mercernext@mercer.edu.

Schedule a meeting with an admissions team member.

Plan your visit to one of our campuses or centers.

Learn about Mercer’s transfer credit policy.

Apply for admission to earn your bachelor’s degree.