Nursing at Mercyhurst University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Mercyhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercyhurst University sits in Erie, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercyhurst University
Online coursework is an option at Mercyhurst University. Of 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mercyhurst University
Rankings can help you compare Mercyhurst University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #62 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #67 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #216 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #231 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1564 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1658 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #62 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #67 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #216 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #231 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1564 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1658 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mercyhurst University
Those who finish Mercyhurst University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,420 |
| 2 years | $53,219 |
| 3 years | $52,863 |
| 4 years | $57,183 |
| 5 years | $66,261 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Mercyhurst University earn a median of $57,183, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Mercyhurst University is $40,830.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mercyhurst University
This Nursing program at Mercyhurst University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 50 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Mercyhurst University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.