Is Mercyhurst University worth it?
Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Erie, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 769 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in intelligence, criminal justice and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,521
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,293
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,452
Average net price
$19,444
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
769
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
2,191
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Bachelor's | $52,211 | $86,597 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,009 | $77,864 | 70 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $32,656 | $45,013 | 44 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,557 | $54,902 | 37 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $33,783 | $74,187 | 36 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $34,675 | $53,812 | 35 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $49,887 | $51,575 | 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $41,987 | $58,112 | 32 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $29,078 | $61,066 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $101,125 | $124,378 | 27 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,167 | $65,000 | 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,519 | N/A | 26 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $28,267 | $45,411 | 25 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Master's | $77,042 | $107,254 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,868 | $43,694 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, General | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 46 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 38 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 27 |
| Intelligence, General | Master's | 26 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mercyhurst University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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