Non-Professional Legal Studies at Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Mercy University graduates in non-professional legal studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercy University Compares for Non-Professional Legal Studies
All 39 colleges reporting non-professional legal studies 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 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $148,087 | $130,406 | #1 | $72,883 |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $99,836 | $106,263 | #2 | $49,624 |
| 3 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $74,835 | $67,375 | #7 | $39,162 |
| 4 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $74,158 | $64,982 | #10 | $43,778 |
| 5 | American University Washington, DC | $72,792 | $63,785 | #12 | $45,790 |
| 6 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $72,414 | $76,352 | #3 | $33,752 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | #8 | $39,558 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | #9 | $39,558 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $70,845 | $62,175 | #17 | $54,304 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,636 | $64,274 | #11 | $43,886 |
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| 31 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,320 | $56,142 | #29 | $44,839 |
| 32 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $53,101 | $56,519 | #28 | $30,149 |
| 33 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $51,731 | $46,574 | #37 | $39,838 |
| 34 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $51,161 | $48,695 | #34 | $38,579 |
| 35 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $48,575 | $42,775 | #39 | $34,717 |
| 36 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,323 | $50,951 | #33 | — |
| 37 | National Paralegal College Phoenix, AZ | $46,114 | $47,383 | #35 | $35,764 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercy University non-professional legal studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,579 one year after graduating and $51,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercy University rank for non-professional legal studies?
Among 39 colleges reporting earnings for non-professional legal studies graduates, Mercy University ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is non-professional legal studies at Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for non-professional legal studies ($61,959), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.