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 Mercyhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst is $28,267. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
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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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Mercyhurst in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercyhurst does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in design from Mercyhurst in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 associate's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Mercyhurst University.
