Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University's published cost of attendance is $55,786. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,995, middle-income families pay around $22,269, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,456.

Azimuth ranks Gwynedd Mercy University #1100 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Gwynedd Mercy participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure aims to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay.

The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, accounting for how net price and long-term financial outcomes interact across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $89,170, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Gwynedd Mercy University earn median 4-year earnings of $89,170, placing Gwynedd Mercy University in the 88.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $29,618 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Gwynedd Mercy University in the 98.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Gwynedd Mercy University #49 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Gwynedd Mercy University's concentration in health-related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 287 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $99,913, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $67,288, also tracking at 1.0x benchmark.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Criminal Justice round out the top programs, with 31 and 25 graduates respectively earning $90,618 and $54,898 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — drives consistent outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio.

Gwynedd Mercy University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a Catholic health-professions-focused university. Nursing is the largest program with 287 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 32 graduates, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with 31 graduates, Criminal Justice with 25 graduates, and Psychology, General with 24 graduates.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 464 students annually, the institution concentrates its academic portfolio in Business at 10% and Education at 5%. The earnings pattern reflects this health-sciences concentration.

Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $99,913 with 287 graduates, positioning it as the institution's strongest earnings outcome. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn $90,618 with 31 graduates, and Business Administration graduates earn $67,288 with 32 graduates.

Criminal Justice and Psychology, General round out the top earners at $54,898 and $50,848 respectively, reflecting consistent earnings strength across the health-professions portfolio. Health-sciences and nursing programs at Gwynedd Mercy University represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable, in-demand roles with clear career progression.

These fields align with strong national labor-market demand and offer graduates durable employment prospects in a sector with consistent wage growth. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Gwynedd Mercy University's dominant program families align with national hiring trends and workforce needs.