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.