by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mount Mercy ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #627 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #15 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mount Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,097 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,882 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Mount Mercy University.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Mount Mercy in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
