Business/Commerce at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in business/commerce earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 140 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $64,738 | $67,363 | #121 | $45,413 |
| 141 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $64,565 | $67,029 | #125 | $46,738 |
| 142 | Midland University Fremont, NE | $64,469 | $66,631 | #133 | $44,021 |
| 143 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,408 | $67,749 | #114 | $57,572 |
| 144 | Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY | $64,396 | $72,916 | #61 | $41,059 |
| 145 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $64,290 | $72,796 | #63 | $31,614 |
| 146 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $64,275 | $68,955 | #102 | $48,238 |
Other Majors at Mount Mercy University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,613 | $66,647 | #871 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,772 | $48,722 | #153 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,763 | $52,486 | #722 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,928 | $51,445 | #439 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,378 | $40,297 | #885 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $57,111 | $40,690 | #434 of 516 |
| Biology | $49,685 | $32,264 | #694 of 841 |
| Social Work | $49,542 | $37,303 | #295 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,713 | $43,810 | #348 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,517 | $34,824 | #571 of 660 |
| Psychology | $45,951 | $34,536 | #753 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Mercy University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,572 one year after graduating and $64,408 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,708.
← All data for Mount Mercy University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.