Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 59%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Mercyhurst University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Mercyhurst University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $52,211 | $86,597 | +14% | #1 of 5 | #2 | $25,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $86,596 | +14% | #153 of 796 | #156 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $83,812 | +37% | #6 of 156 | #8 | $25,299 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,711 | $76,154 | +20% | #55 of 565 | #51 | $24,500 |
| Marketing | $33,783 | $74,187 | +7% | #130 of 516 | #118 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,215 | $72,411 | +6% | #305 of 1176 | #269 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $29,167 | $65,000 | +14% | #179 of 841 | #149 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,519 | — | — | — | — | $35,883 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,251 | $63,128 | -24% | #419 of 452 | #411 | $26,269 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $29,078 | $61,066 | +2% | #14 of 42 | #13 | $26,950 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $55,665 | -4% | #30 of 45 | #31 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,557 | $54,902 | -1% | #323 of 660 | #330 | $26,000 |
| Public Health | — | $54,182 | -8% | #135 of 215 | #133 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $34,675 | $53,812 | -5% | #79 of 137 | #85 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,636 | $49,638 | -2% | #113 of 177 | #117 | $24,923 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $47,652 | -14% | #175 of 207 | #170 | $25,750 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28,267 | $45,411 | -12% | #227 of 299 | #217 | $26,836 |
| Psychology | $31,868 | $43,694 | -14% | #855 of 1027 | #889 | $26,153 |
| Dance | — | $41,049 | +3% | #28 of 58 | #25 | $26,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,729 | — | — | — | — | $26,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Mercyhurst University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Room | $7,354 | |
| Board | $6,920 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $62,245 | $62,245 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Careers that graduates from Mercyhurst University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology