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Health Sciences & Services at Mercyhurst University

If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, 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.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at Mercyhurst University.

Online Class Availability at Mercyhurst University

Distance learning is available at Mercyhurst University. Among 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Mercyhurst University

Rankings can help you compare Mercyhurst University’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#7 of 24
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#19 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 86
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#71 of 84
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 478
Best Value	Nationwide	#410 of 471

Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Mercyhurst University

Graduates of Mercyhurst University’s Health Sciences & Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$79,744
5 years	$75,582

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Mercyhurst University earn a median of $79,744, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Mercyhurst University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Mercyhurst University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Mercyhurst University are 67% women (14) and 33% men (7).

Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Of the 21 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, lower than the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Mercyhurst University

This Health Sciences & Services program at Mercyhurst University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General/Allied Health Sciences	21

Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates

Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Mercyhurst University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Health Education Specialists	$81,726
Community Health Workers	$73,901

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.