by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mercy College of Health Sciences ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy College of Health Sciences was ranked #538 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 444 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 538 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercy College of Health Sciences handed out 258 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,309 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercy College of Health Sciences, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,696 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $411 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences was $663 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,360 | $22,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,246 | $2,246 |
Learn more about Mercy College of Health Sciences tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 258 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercy College of Health Sciences Online Learning page.
Of the 36 students who earned an associate's degree in Nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 54 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 30 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3 |