Psychology at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 750 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $45,982 | $46,764 | #754 | $31,131 |
| 751 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $45,974 | $42,995 | #937 | $27,133 |
| 752 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $45,971 | $47,835 | #685 | — |
| 753 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,951 | $48,335 | #652 | $34,536 |
| 754 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $45,943 | $47,560 | #699 | $25,831 |
| 755 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $45,927 | $43,870 | #914 | $37,872 |
| 756 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $45,921 | $49,429 | #589 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Mercy University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,536 one year after graduating and $45,951 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #753 by median pay four years after graduation, and #652 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.