Nursing at Mount Mercy University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Mount Mercy University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mount Mercy University sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Mount Mercy University
Distance learning is available at Mount Mercy University. Among 1,417 students, 225 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 720 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mount Mercy University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount Mercy University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1492 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1492 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1492 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mount Mercy University
Those who finish Mount Mercy 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 | $58,682 |
| 2 years | $56,847 |
| 3 years | $58,063 |
| 4 years | $63,866 |
| 5 years | $71,296 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Mount Mercy University earn a median of $63,866, compared with $57,425 for all Mount Mercy University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Mount Mercy University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mount Mercy University
This Nursing program at Mount Mercy University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 71 |
| Nursing Administration | 6 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Mount Mercy University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.