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Allied Health Professions at Mercyhurst University

If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Mercyhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercyhurst University sits in Erie, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 allied health professions degrees were granted at Mercyhurst University.

Studying Online 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.

Allied Health Professions Rankings at Mercyhurst University

Rankings can help you compare Mercyhurst University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#39 of 61
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#46 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#126 of 178
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#140 of 174
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#762 of 1,196
Best Value	Nationwide	#1043 of 1,196

Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Mercyhurst University

Those who finish Mercyhurst University’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$94,851

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Mercyhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Mercyhurst University are 79% women (22) and 21% men (6).

Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 28 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 79% were women (22) and 21% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 29%.*

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

More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Mercyhurst University

The Allied Health Professions program at Mercyhurst University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Physician Assistant	27
Athletic Training	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates

Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Mercyhurst University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$153,940
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists	$153,819
Surgical Assistants	$141,004
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$137,802
Respiratory Therapists	$128,345
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$119,042
Anesthesiologist Assistants	$116,229
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians	$115,968
Emergency Medical Technicians	$105,175
Hearing Aid Specialists	$96,168

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.