Finance and Financial Management Services at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in finance and financial management services earn 30% 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 Finance and Financial Management Services
All 452 colleges reporting finance and financial management services 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 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $202,069 | $205,506 | #1 | $122,698 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $185,551 | $198,950 | #2 | $102,814 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $160,313 | $171,986 | #3 | $99,222 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $152,744 | $133,843 | #11 | $106,218 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $147,746 | $130,106 | #12 | $82,495 |
| 6 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $145,996 | $156,674 | #4 | $85,944 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $141,860 | $135,021 | #8 | $83,789 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $134,332 | $117,710 | #19 | $83,505 |
| 9 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $133,852 | $136,088 | #6 | $83,159 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $132,075 | $134,282 | #9 | $81,844 |
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| 436 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $58,232 | $63,612 | #416 | $39,936 |
| 437 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $58,139 | $57,121 | #441 | — |
| 438 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $58,076 | $62,324 | #424 | $40,575 |
| 439 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,928 | $60,933 | #430 | $51,445 |
| 440 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $56,263 | $63,707 | #415 | $43,320 |
| 441 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $55,959 | $67,896 | #383 | $39,444 |
| 442 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $55,025 | $58,567 | #435 | $47,586 |
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 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,408 | $57,572 | #143 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,772 | $48,722 | #153 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,763 | $52,486 | #722 of 796 |
| 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 finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,445 one year after graduating and $57,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #439 by median pay four years after graduation, and #430 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,359.
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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.