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 Mount Mercy ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #575 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #19 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 496 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 575 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mount Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,810 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,440 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Mount Mercy is $227 per month.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Mount Mercy. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mount Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mount Mercy grade specific ed 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 grade specific ed majors at Mount Mercy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 |
| Special Education | 5 |
| Other Education | 5 |
| Educational Administration | 3 |