by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mount Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hr.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for hr list. It is also ranked #8 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in hr from Mount Mercy. This makes it the #147 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mount Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,722 a year. This is less than $50,415, which is the national median of all hr majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mount Mercy was $1,107 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,070 | $38,070 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,030 | $11,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in hr from Mount Mercy. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mount Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelor's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Mount Mercy hr bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mount Mercy Online Learning page.
HR majors graduating with a master's degree from Mount Mercy make a median salary of $63,240 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in hr from Mount Mercy in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mount Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Mercy University with a master's in hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Mount Mercy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 79 |
| General Business/Commerce | 23 |
| Marketing | 23 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Accounting | 16 |