Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Mercyhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #888 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #43 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst, nursing students borrow a median amount of $45,660 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mercyhurst University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from Mercyhurst. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 57 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Mercyhurst. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Allied Health Professions | 40 |
Health Sciences & Services | 21 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 16 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 7 |