Measuring Educator Preparedness
Prepared for success
Our Tift College of Education graduates are well equipped and ready to make an impact. With a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of learning milestones, classroom techniques, evolving technology tools, and more, they leave Mercer prepared to lead and innovate in the classroom and beyond.
GACE pass rate
| GACE Pass Rate | Mercer | Statewide | ||||
| Group | Number Taking Assessment | Number Passing Assessment | Institutional Pass Rate | Number Taking Assessment | Number Passing Assessment | Institutional Pass Rate |
| Program Completion, 2020-2021 | 172 | 172 | 100% | 3,585 | 3,570 | 100% |
| Program Completion, 2019-2020 | 194 | 190 | 98% | 3,478 | 3,445 | 99% |
| Program Completion, 2018-2019 | 156 | 154 | 99% | 3,334 | 3,285 | 99% |
Graduation and employment
2020-2021 Initial Teacher Certification Program
- 185 Program completion
- 159 Employed*
- 86% Employment rate
*The State of Georgia provides employment data for completers employed in Georgia public schools. This data excludes completers who may be teaching out-of-state or in private schools.