Mount Mercy University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Mount Mercy University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Mount Mercy University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Mount Mercy University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for MMU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $53,360 | |
| Biology, General | $26,740 | $39,370 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,000 | $40,730 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $30,000 | $57,320 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,970 | $34,850 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $19,670 | $47,730 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $23,040 | $44,600 | |
| Marketing | $18,000 | $45,700 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $30,770 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $23,000 | $57,840 | |
| Social Work | $23,000 | $34,850 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,000 | $38,020 |
Salary Score ™ for MMU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,960 | $71,580 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $66,080 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,420 | $41,570 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $78,340 |
Most Recent Reviews
I recently graduated from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids Iowa with a Master's of Science in Nursing degree. This program was completely in the classroom, 2 nights a week for 18 months (full time). I was really looking for a program with classroom time because I did not think I would be as successful in a 100% online program. There are limited Master's programs in my area that are not mostly online, which is why I was drawn to Mount Mercy's program. The evening class schedule also allowed me to work... Read More
I received my undergraduate degree in nursing at Mount Mercy College in 2005. Mount Mercy gave me the foundation to start a successful career as a registered nurse. The structured program, with emphasis on nursing professionalism and strong skills sets, puts forth highly desired and requested nurses into the workplace. Mount Mercy is a highly respected university in the area and nurses from this institution are highly sought after. I believe that I received such an excellent education at Mount Mercy that I... Read More