Health Professions at Mount Mercy University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Mount Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount Mercy University is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Studying Online 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Mount Mercy University
Rankings can help you compare Mount Mercy University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #30 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #43 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #180 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #231 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1648 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2077 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #30 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #43 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #180 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #231 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1648 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2077 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mount Mercy University
Graduates of Mount Mercy 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 | $59,588 |
| 2 years | $51,553 |
| 3 years | $64,394 |
| 4 years | $63,866 |
| 5 years | $71,296 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Mount Mercy University earn a median of $63,866, compared with $57,425 for all Mount Mercy University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Mount Mercy University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Mount Mercy University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.