by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 302 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercy College handed out 330 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 471 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Mercy. This makes it the #263 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercy is $90,933. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercy, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,324 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercy paid an average of $892 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,236 | $21,236 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,692 | $1,692 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,940 | $3,940 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Online degrees for the Mercy nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercy Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Mercy make a median salary of $137,806. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Mercy. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercy College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 94 |
| Communication Sciences | 61 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 46 |
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