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. In addition, we cover how Misericordia University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Misericordia University was ranked #501 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 501 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Misericordia University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Misericordia University. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Misericordia University is $78,428. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Misericordia University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $54,627 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 Misericordia University is $580 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University was $675 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 | $36,400 | $36,400 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,426 | $15,426 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Misericordia University tuition and fees.
Of the 108 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Misericordia University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Misericordia University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Online degrees for the Misericordia University 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 Misericordia University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Misericordia University make a median salary of $104,816. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Misericordia University in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Misericordia University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Misericordia University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Misericordia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 117 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 97 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.