Education at Mount Mercy University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Mount Mercy University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mount Mercy University is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Mount Mercy University
Online coursework is an option at Mount Mercy University. Of 1,417 students, 225 (16%) studied exclusively online and 720 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Mount Mercy University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount Mercy University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #29 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #29 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #121 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #142 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1061 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1263 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Mount Mercy University
Graduates of Mount Mercy University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,647 |
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 3 years | $40,888 |
| 4 years | $44,720 |
| 5 years | $45,918 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Mount Mercy University earn a median of $44,720, compared with $57,425 for all Mount Mercy University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Mount Mercy University stands at $30,687.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Mount Mercy University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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