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. We've also included details on how Mercyhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #812 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #43 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 812 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst is $64,519. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst was $1,386 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 | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Mercyhurst. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Mercyhurst in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 68 nursing students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercyhurst, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercyhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 18 |
| Public Health | 10 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 7 |