Marketing at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in marketing earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy University Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 431 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $57,157 | $52,009 | #493 | $34,293 |
| 432 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $57,156 | $58,128 | #443 | — |
| 433 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $57,119 | $56,256 | #462 | $36,474 |
| 434 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,111 | $60,074 | #417 | $40,690 |
| 435 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $57,015 | $61,132 | #398 | $43,070 |
| 436 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $56,937 | $60,760 | #403 | $37,833 |
| 437 | Park University Parkville, MO | $56,834 | $60,938 | #400 | — |
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 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,928 | $51,445 | #439 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,378 | $40,297 | #885 of 1176 |
| 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 marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,690 one year after graduating and $57,111 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #434 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← 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.