Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Mount Mercy University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 13 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Mount Mercy University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science.Small sample | — | $63,005 | — | 13 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Business/Commerce, General. leads business & economics with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $69,779★ | — | 51 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.Small sample | — | $66,392 | — | 16 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $59,136 | — | 26 |
| Executive/Career Coaching. | — | $52,422 | — | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $49,434 | — | 33 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $44,892 | — | 21 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $63,866 | $23,187 | 108 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 32K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | — | $32,264 | — | 11 |
Forensic Social Work. leads social sciences & policy with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Work.Small sample | — | $44,621★ | — | 11 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $33,993 | — | 23 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $44,720 | $19,067 | 27 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration.Small sample | — | $46,659 | — | 17 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
