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Communication Sciences at Mercy University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Mercy University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 communication sciences graduations were recorded at Mercy University.

Online & Distance Learning at Mercy University

Distance learning is available at Mercy University. Of 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Mercy University

These rankings give you a sense of how Mercy University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#8 of 25
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#22 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#48 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 302
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Mercy University

Those who finish Mercy University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,429
2 years	$62,343
3 years	$72,645
4 years	$72,052
5 years	$74,597

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Mercy University report median earnings of $72,052, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Mercy University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Mercy University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Mercy University are 94% women (44) and 6% men (3).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Mercy University

Of the 11 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Mercy University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 55% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Mercy University

Among the 36 master’s communication sciences graduates at Mercy University, 92% were women (33) and 8% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	20
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 61% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, above the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Mercy University

This Communication Sciences program at Mercy University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech-Language Pathology	47

Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Mercy University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Audiologists	$54,746
Speech-Language Pathologists	$47,305
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,663

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.