Bioethics/Medical Ethics at Mercy University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Mercy University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mercy University graduates earn $141k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all bioethics/medical ethics masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Bioethics/Medical Ethics masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy University | $140,982 | $124,202 | — | — |
| Stony Brook University | $115,213 | — | — | — |
| Excelsior University | $95,343 | $85,390 | — | — |
| University of Rochester | $91,393 | — | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $87,308 | — | — | — |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | $81,613 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $86,993 | — | — | — |
Other Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $10,560 | $115,213 | — |
| Excelsior University Albany | — | $95,343 | — |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $64,348 | $91,393 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $87,308 | — |
| Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester | $37,504 | $81,613 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mercy University, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.