by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Mount Mercy University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At Mount Mercy University, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 736 undergraduate · 242 graduate (978 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Mount Mercy University.
These majors at Mount Mercy University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,682 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $54,757 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $52,232 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $50,444 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $43,264 |
Browse every major at Mount Mercy University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 489 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. · Operations Management and Supervision. |
79 | $54,757 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
28 | $41,591 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
22 | $42,894 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
15 | $39,879 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. |
11 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | $52,232 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
7 | $50,444 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Actuarial Science. |
4 | NA |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Administration. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. |
81 | $58,682 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. |
26 | $43,264 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
16 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health Education and Promotion. · Public Health, General. |
14 | NA |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. |
8 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
1 | NA |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
41 | $39,647 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Mathematics Teacher Education. · Music Teacher Education. · Reading Teacher Education. · Social Science Teacher Education. |
7 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
4 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 18 | $28,097 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
15 | $30,427 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
9 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
5 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
4 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
6 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 9 | $33,397 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | 1 | NA |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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