Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 867 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,171 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,533 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,193 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,615 |
| $110k and up | $29,953 |
| All families (average) | $26,924 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,148 | +$34,018 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,435 | +$35,305 | clears the bar | $25,204 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,704 | +$34,574 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $61,202 | +$24,072 | clears the bar | $19,614 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,009 | +$12,879 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,417 | +$32,287 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $47,946 | +$10,816 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.