Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Mercy College of Ohio

Mercy College of Ohio graduates earn nearly double what typical allied health program graduates make—both nationally and across Ohio. At $65,046 one year out, this program ranks in the 95th percentile for earnings while maintaining debt levels below most competitors ($36,050 versus a national median of $26,690). That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 means graduates earn nearly twice what they owe, a remarkably strong position for immediate repayment.

The contrast with other Ohio programs is stark. Mercy grads significantly outearn those from Bowling Green ($35,810) and Otterbein ($30,581). This earnings premium suggests Mercy's Toledo location and healthcare partnerships translate into stronger career placement, likely in hospital systems and medical facilities that pay competitive wages from day one. The higher debt—though still reasonable—appears to reflect Mercy's private college tuition structure, but graduates are clearly earning their way out of it.

For families concerned about healthcare career ROI, this program delivers measurably better outcomes than the vast majority of allied health programs. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) provides reasonable confidence in these results. If your child is committed to healthcare and can secure admission, the premium price here appears fully justified by the earnings outcomes.