by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Mercyhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst, health science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Mercyhurst University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Mercyhurst. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 91 |
| Allied Health Professions | 40 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 16 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 7 |
