by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Mercyhurst University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Mercyhurst University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #1,564 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #67 in Pennsylvania.
During the most recent reporting year, Mercyhurst University handed out 4 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,183 a year. This is higher than $53,168, the median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mercyhurst University, nursing students accumulate a median of $40,830 in student loans. This is above $25,614, the typical median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,750 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Mercyhurst University were women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Mercyhurst University.
This nursing program at Mercyhurst University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 50 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
Mercyhurst University awarded 50 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Mercyhurst University conferred 5 completions in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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