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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.

During the most recent reporting year, 55 nursing degrees were awarded at Mercyhurst University.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Mercyhurst University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Mercyhurst University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Mercyhurst University is $40,830.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Mercyhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Mercyhurst University are 85% women (47) and 15% men (8).

Nursing Associate’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Of the 46 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).

Mercyhurst University gender breakdown of Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Black / African American 4
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Mercyhurst University

Minority students account for 9% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 44%.*

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 4 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Mercyhurst University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Mercyhurst University

Minority students account for 25% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 5 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

Mercyhurst University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Mercyhurst University

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

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

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