Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,858
81st percentile
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Mount Mercy University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mount Mercy University graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 81th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Criminal Justice and Corrections masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mount Mercy University$62,858
Saint Ambrose University$43,579
National Median$51,130

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$35,598$43,579

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 Mount Mercy University, approximately 26% 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.