Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,912
39th percentile
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Mount Mercy University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mount Mercy University graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mount Mercy University$45,912
University of Northern Iowa$47,858$53,611
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$9,728$47,858

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.