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 Mercy College of Health Sciences ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mercy College of Health Sciences was ranked #433 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercy College of Health Sciences handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,825 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercy College of Health Sciences, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $411 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Mercy College of Health Sciences are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 6 |
