Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa · Private, nonprofit
All 7 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 4 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
7 of 11 programs could be assessed 64% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,148 | +$34,018 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs | 258 |
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,435 | +$35,305 | clears the bar | $25,204 | 0.7 yrs | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,704 | +$34,574 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $61,202 | +$24,072 | clears the bar | $19,614 | 0.8 yrs | 23 |
| Healthcare Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $50,009 | +$12,879 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 11 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,417 | +$32,287 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 10 |
| Medical Assisting | Associate's Degree | $47,946 | +$10,816 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 22 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 2 |
| Nursing | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,130/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.