| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Mercy University offers 103 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 53 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor program has the most completers of 326 and the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the second most completers of 179 students.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($108,835) after graduation and the Accounting and Related Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $50,471 average salary.
A total of 2,060 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Mercy. 1,251 students completed bachelor's programs and 732 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Mercy. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 5 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 17 |
| Bachelor's | 40 | 9 | 1,251 | 335 | 916 |
| Master's | 37 | 28 | 732 | 152 | 580 |
| Doctor's | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 17 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 29 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Mercy University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($108,835) after graduation and the Accounting and Related Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $50,471 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,835 | $9,070 | $10,500 | $111 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,471 | $4,206 | $25,914 | $275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,521 | $3,793 | $22,000 | $233 |
| Legal Studies | $41,858 | $3,488 | $25,000 | $265 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,974 | $3,331 | $17,500 | $186 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $38,466 | $3,206 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | $37,845 | $3,154 | $25,500 | $270 |
| Human Services | $37,220 | $3,102 | $24,000 | $254 |
| Psychology, General | $34,194 | $2,850 | $24,500 | $260 |
| Social Sciences, General | $32,750 | $2,729 | $22,699 | $241 |
| Music | $26,976 | $2,248 | $22,923 | $243 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,042 | $3,837 | $23,541 | $250 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $128,945 | $10,745 | $114,337 | $1,301 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,765 | $10,147 | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $111,041 | $9,253 | $40,980 | $466 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,420 | $6,785 | $25,625 | $291 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $77,741 | $6,478 | - | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $74,123 | $6,177 | $83,590 | $951 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,275 | $6,106 | $35,875 | $408 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $73,256 | $6,105 | $39,115 | $445 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,645 | $6,054 | $61,500 | $700 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $71,002 | $5,917 | $31,027 | $353 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,346 | $5,529 | $44,605 | $507 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $56,702 | $4,725 | $61,500 | $700 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,623 | $6,719 | $113,348 | $1,289 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Mercy University.
At the school, the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor program has the most completers of 326 and the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the second most completers of 179 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 326 | 43 | 283 |
| Business Administration and Management | 179 | 91 | 88 |
| Psychology | 151 | 20 | 131 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 111 | 20 | 91 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 54 | 17 | 37 |
| Social Sciences | 53 | 12 | 41 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 | 4 | 36 |
| Communication | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Accounting | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 23 | 18 | 5 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 92 | 36 | 56 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 87 | 5 | 82 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 | 9 | 46 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 49 | 7 | 42 |
| Physician Assistant | 45 | 10 | 35 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 39 | 1 | 38 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 38 | 3 | 35 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 30 | 3 | 27 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | 3 | 25 |
| Psychology | 27 | 2 | 25 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 31 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Relations/Image Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16ONLINE | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23ONLINE | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 55ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 40 | 87ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Reading Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biology Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Education (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23ONLINE | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biomedical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 151ONLINE | 27ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| School Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 54 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Policy Analysis | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 53ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | 39 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physician Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 45 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 49 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 326 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 38 | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 111 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 179 | 92ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 30 | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 179 | 92ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 30 | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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