Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,107 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,070 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,294 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,883 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,311 |
| $110k and up | $25,244 |
| All families (average) | $20,168 |
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 | $75,613 | +$38,483 | clears the bar | $23,558 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $94,620 | +$57,490 | clears the bar | $34,594 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,713 | +$10,583 | clears the bar | $26,625 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,378 | +$20,248 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,772 | +$24,642 | clears the bar | $25,982 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,951 | +$8,821 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,408 | +$27,278 | clears the bar | $23,708 | 0.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,111 | +$19,981 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,685 | +$12,555 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,542 | +$12,412 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,763 | +$22,633 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $55,742 | +$18,612 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $69,512 | +$32,382 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,928 | +$20,798 | clears the bar | $21,359 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,517 | +$9,387 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.