Misericordia University

Misericordia University's program mix is anchored in Health fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on health professions and clinical practice. Nursing is the largest program with 108 graduates, followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Health Administration.

Across 17 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's health-professions identity. The earnings pattern reflects the practical, career-focused nature of Misericordia University's curriculum.

Nursing leads with median earnings of $88,523 four years after enrollment, followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $79,580 and Biology, General at $78,107. Business Administration and Psychology, General round out the highest-earning programs with $72,833 and $72,572 respectively.

These outcomes reflect the strong labor-market demand for health-professions graduates and the institution's emphasis on preparing students for immediate workforce entry. Several of these programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the healthcare workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.

The concentration in Business at 13% of degrees, combined with meaningful shares in Education and Social Sciences, positions Misericordia University as a specialized institution aligned with regional healthcare employment demand. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-professions fields align with national wage trends and workforce needs.

Published cost of attendance is $53,648. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $36,759, middle-income families pay around $36,848, higher-income families pay approximately $37,665.

Azimuth ranks Misericordia University #1342 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 5.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,973; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,345.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,973, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.

Graduates of Misericordia University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,973, placing Misericordia University in the 72.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,638 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Misericordia University in the 50.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Misericordia University #433 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern is anchored in health professions and related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 108 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $88,523, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General program graduates 97 students with median 4-year earnings of $68,418, while Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $72,833 across 48 graduates.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Health Administration round out the top programs, with graduates earning $79,580 and $71,314 respectively. This concentration in Health fields — where Misericordia University graduates consistently meet or exceed national earnings benchmarks — reflects the university's focused program portfolio and alignment with stable, in-demand career pathways.