Education at Mercyhurst University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Mercyhurst University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercyhurst University is in Erie, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercyhurst University
Many students take online classes at Mercyhurst University. Among 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Mercyhurst University
Rankings can help you compare Mercyhurst University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #63 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #71 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #200 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #222 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1267 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Mercyhurst University
Students who complete Mercyhurst University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,709 |
| 2 years | $35,806 |
| 3 years | $42,183 |
| 4 years | $46,640 |
| 5 years | $49,678 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Mercyhurst University take home a median $46,640, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Mercyhurst University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Mercyhurst University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, 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
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