Social Work at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Mount Mercy University graduates in social work earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Mercy University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 292 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $49,567 | $57,391 | #74 | $42,250 |
| 293 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,561 | $56,256 | #104 | $31,462 |
| 294 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $49,555 | $53,163 | #214 | — |
| 295 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,542 | $52,112 | #259 | $37,303 |
| 296 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,513 | $50,340 | #325 | — |
| 297 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $49,465 | $52,787 | #240 | $39,292 |
| 298 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $49,458 | $58,282 | #56 | $35,424 |
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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,303 one year after graduating and $49,542 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Mercy University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Mount Mercy University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Mount Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
← 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.