by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mount Mercy ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #734 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 720 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 734 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy is $32,264. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mount Mercy was $1,107 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,070 | $38,070 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,030 | $11,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Mount Mercy in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mount Mercy biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mount Mercy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mount Mercy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |