Is Mount Mercy University worth it?
Mount Mercy University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (midsize city). It awarded 431 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,520
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,330
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,787
Average net price
$20,168
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
431
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,107
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,647 | $75,613 | 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $76,631 | $94,620 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,810 | $47,713 | 52 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $57,572 | $64,408 | 52 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $48,722 | $61,772 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,297 | $57,378 | 38 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $45,912 | $55,742 | 29 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,445 | $57,928 | 27 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $62,858 | $68,575 | 25 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $63,240 | $69,512 | 25 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,824 | $46,517 | 23 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,690 | $57,111 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,536 | $45,951 | 21 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,264 | $49,685 | 18 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $52,486 | $59,763 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 30 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 15 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mount Mercy University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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