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. We've also included details on how Gwynedd - Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Gwynedd - Mercy was ranked #183 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gwynedd Mercy University handed out 304 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 332 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Gwynedd - Mercy. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gwynedd - Mercy is $70,087. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Gwynedd - Mercy make a median salary of $89,154. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gwynedd - Mercy, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,500 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 Gwynedd - Mercy is $417 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Gwynedd Mercy University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 304 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Gwynedd - Mercy. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 86 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Gwynedd - Mercy in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gwynedd 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
| Allied Health Professions | 28 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 2 |
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