by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mount Mercy ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #879 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 558 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 879 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Mount Mercy. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 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 Mount Mercy is $66,647. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,507 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 Mount Mercy is $276 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mount Mercy paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
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, 78% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Mount Mercy does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mount Mercy Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Mount Mercy. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mount Mercy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 20 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |