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Intelligence & Command Operations at Mercyhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Intelligence & Command Operations, take a look at what Mercyhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercyhurst University sits in Erie, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 intelligence & command operations graduations were recorded at Mercyhurst University.

Studying Online at Mercyhurst University

Online coursework is an option at Mercyhurst University. Of 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Intelligence & Command Operations Rankings at Mercyhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Mercyhurst University’s Intelligence & Command Operations program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 2
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#9 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 34

Earnings for Intelligence & Command Operations Graduates from Mercyhurst University

Graduates of Mercyhurst University’s Intelligence & Command Operations program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,979
2 years	$49,464
3 years	$60,543
4 years	$71,220
5 years	$80,168

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Intelligence & Command Operations graduates from Mercyhurst University report median earnings of $71,220, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Intelligence & Command Operations graduates from Mercyhurst University is $25,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Intelligence & Command Operations graduates at Mercyhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Intelligence & Command Operations graduates at Mercyhurst University are 43% women (37) and 57% men (50).

Intelligence & Command Operations Bachelor’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 59 bachelor’s intelligence & command operations degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 36% were women (21) and 64% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Intelligence & Command Operations bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 2% of Intelligence & Command Operations bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 29%.*

Intelligence & Command Operations Master’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 26 master’s intelligence & command operations degrees awarded at Mercyhurst University, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Intelligence & Command Operations master’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 8% of Intelligence & Command Operations master’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Intelligence & Command Operations Concentrations at Mercyhurst University

The Intelligence & Command Operations program at Mercyhurst University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Intelligence	87

Top-Paying Careers for Intelligence & Command Operations Graduates

Graduates of the Intelligence & Command Operations program at Mercyhurst University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Intelligence & Command Operations graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Forces Officers	$73,745
Command and Control Center Specialists	$69,900
Special Forces	$56,978
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$56,771
Command and Control Center Officers	$39,494

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.