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 is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #175 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 175 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 295 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gwynedd Mercy University handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 304 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gwynedd - Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,372 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gwynedd - Mercy, nursing students borrow a median amount of $41,937 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 Gwynedd - Mercy is $417 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Gwynedd - Mercy paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $37,825 | $37,825 |
| Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,142 | $14,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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Of the 287 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Gwynedd - Mercy, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Gwynedd - 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 Gwynedd - Mercy Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Gwynedd - Mercy in 2022 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 | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Gwynedd Mercy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 9 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.