Mercyhurst University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Location
Erie, PA
Population
280,000
Website
https://mercyhurst.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,217
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
72%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
International
6%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
Mixed
0%
From State
54%
From Region
35%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
18%
Arts
15%
Professional
12%
Computer Science
8%
Health Sciences
8%
Life & Natural Sciences
8%
Education
5%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$45,770
Est. Cost of Attendance
$59,557
10-Year ROI
$100,000
ROI Percentile
22th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-Out Rate
38%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
1,900 (1% 🌧️)
Days Without Precipitation
209 (6% ☔)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
82%
Yield (Unbound)
20%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 193 | 29% / 71% | 3% | $52,502 | 96% | ||
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $69,174 | 69 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $65,644 | 63 | — | |
| Biology | 28 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $74,759 | 78 | 95% | |
| Environmental Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $52,365 | 27 | — | |
| Anthropology | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $45,501 | 11 | — | |
| Communication Studies | — — | — | — | $49,066 | 18 | — | |
| Communication Studies | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $50,801 | 22 | 100% | |
| Criminal Justice | 22 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $51,630 | 25 | 97% | |
| English | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $41,434 | 6 | 100% | |
| History | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $45,091 | 10 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $28,975 | 2 | 94% | |
| Liberal Arts | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $37,195 | 3 | 96% | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,454 | 17 | — | |
| Political Science | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | $60,520 | 50 | 94% | |
| Psychology | 12 — | 25% / 75% | 25% | $50,334 | 21 | 94% | |
| Religious Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,874 | 12 | — | |
| Social Work | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $45,773 | 11 | — | |
| Sociology | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,552 | 13 | — | |
| Dance | 15 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,228 | 5 | 100% | |
| Graphic Design | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $58,401 | 44 | 94% | |
| Interior Design | 15 — | 13% / 87% | 7% | $58,401 | 44 | 94% | |
| Music | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $39,480 | 5 | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | — — | — | — | $39,229 | 5 | — | |
| Studio Art | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,516 | 5 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health Professions | 51 | 22% / 78% | 8% | $67,358 | 93% | ||
| Athletic Training | — — | — | — | $64,108 | 59 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 60% | $60,223 | 50 | — | |
| Health Sciences | 21 — | 33% / 67% | 5% | $75,582 | 79 | 91% | |
| Nursing | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $93,553 | 93 | 100% | |
| Public Health | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $55,196 | 35 | 97% | |
| Health Administration | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $65,067 | 61 | — | |
| Art Therapy | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,806 | 28 | — | |
| Music Therapy | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,213 | 32 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences | 113 | 65% / 35% | 5% | $75,840 | 97% | ||
| Cybersecurity | 29 — | 86% / 14% | 7% | $78,826 | 83 | — | |
| Data Science | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | $78,428 | 82 | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 — | 13% / 87% | 0% | $51,321 | 24 | 97% | |
| Intelligence | 59 — | 64% / 36% | 3% | $80,168 | 84 | 98% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 27 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $49,704 | 100% | ||
| Early Childhood Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,948 | 18 | — | |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 20 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $49,564 | 19 | 100% | |
| Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,436 | 19 | — | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $49,921 | 20 | — | |
| Special Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,564 | 19 | 100% | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,645 | 22 | — | |
| Music Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $50,719 | 22 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker College of Business | 90 | 61% / 39% | 7% | $65,263 | 96% | ||
| Accounting | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $80,293 | 84 | 96% | |
| Business | 11 — | 91% / 9% | 0% | $66,825 | 65 | — | |
| Business Administration | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | $61,660 | 53 | 92% | |
| Event Planning | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,698 | 17 | 93% | |
| Finance | 14 — | 86% / 14% | 21% | $74,593 | 78 | 93% | |
| Hospitality Management | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $48,698 | 17 | 93% | |
| Human Resources Management | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $66,038 | 63 | — | |
| International Business | — — | — | — | $67,267 | 66 | — | |
| Management Science | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $65,374 | 62 | — | |
| Managerial Economics | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 25% | $74,460 | 78 | — | |
| Marketing | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $68,395 | 68 | 100% | |
| Risk Management and Insurance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $77,576 | 81 | — | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,001 | 26 | 100% |