Below are the key facts about this program at Mercyhurst University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #30 out of 67 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mercyhurst University among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #1,518 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,518 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania | 77 of 112 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 278 of 378 |
The following degree levels are granted in health professions at Mercyhurst University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Associate’s | 55 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 33 |
This health professions field at Mercyhurst University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Mercyhurst University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Mercyhurst University holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #30 out of 67 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,981 a year. This is higher than $53,168, the median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mercyhurst University, health professions students accumulate a median of $30,040 in student loans. This is above $25,614, the typical median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,750 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercyhurst University handed out 55 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Mercyhurst University is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #35 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 22% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercyhurst University awarded 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Mercyhurst University is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in health professions from Mercyhurst University identified as women.
The majority of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mercyhurst University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 33 |
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