Education at Mercy University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Mercy University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Mercy University
Distance learning is available at Mercy University. Of 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Mercy University
Rankings can help you compare Mercy University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #24 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #36 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #724 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Mercy University
Students who complete Mercy University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,226 |
| 2 years | $58,046 |
| 3 years | $63,769 |
| 4 years | $71,279 |
| 5 years | $83,566 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Mercy University report median earnings of $71,279, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Mercy University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.