Business Administration, Management and Operations at Mercyhurst University
Associate's Degree
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 Pennsylvania
Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (54 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst University | $33,209* | $32,844 | $12,000 | — |
| Peirce College | $46,242* | — | $41,555 | 0.90 |
| Reading Area Community College | $44,544* | $48,837 | $14,650 | 0.33 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $37,584* | $43,929 | $16,700 | 0.44 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $34,330* | $38,588 | $12,671 | 0.37 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $33,977* | $38,002 | $21,132 | 0.62 |
| National Median | $33,977* | — | $13,980 | 0.41 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peirce College Philadelphia | $15,060 | $46,242 | $41,555 |
| Reading Area Community College Reading | $6,270 | $44,544 | $14,650 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg | $7,373 | $37,584 | $16,700 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh | $4,842 | $34,330 | $12,671 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem | $5,310 | $33,977 | $21,132 |
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 Mercyhurst University, approximately 30% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.