Health Professions at Mercyhurst University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Mercyhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercyhurst University is in Erie, PA.
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Studying Online at Mercyhurst University
Distance learning is available at Mercyhurst University. Of 2,632 students, 191 (7%) studied exclusively online and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mercyhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mercyhurst University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #72 of 161 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #114 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #264 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #356 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1508 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2445 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mercyhurst University
Graduates of Mercyhurst University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,774 |
| 2 years | $50,462 |
| 3 years | $49,063 |
| 4 years | $59,981 |
| 5 years | $56,414 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Mercyhurst University earn a median of $59,981, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Mercyhurst University is $30,040.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Mercyhurst University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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