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Psychology at Mercy University

If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Studying Online at Mercy University

Online coursework is an option at Mercy University. Of 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Mercy University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#27 of 100
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#62 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#70 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#164 of 270
Best Value	Nationwide	#568 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#663 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Mercy University

Students who complete Mercy University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,492
2 years	$34,855
3 years	$34,194
4 years	$45,455
5 years	$49,349

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Mercy University earn a median of $45,455, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Mercy University is $26,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Mercy University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Statisticians	$130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
School Psychologists	$108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479

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.