Below are the key facts about this program at Mount Mercy College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mount Mercy College among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #999 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 999 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Iowa | 7 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 62 of 208 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Mount Mercy College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mount Mercy University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Mount Mercy College is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 50 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 613 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mount Mercy College report a median salary of $63,866 a year. This is above $57,425, the median for all majors at Mount Mercy College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mount Mercy College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,709, the typical median for all majors at Mount Mercy College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,540 | $39,878 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Find out more about Mount Mercy College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Mount Mercy College 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 Mount Mercy University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Mount Mercy College awarded 71 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mount Mercy College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.