How much money do Misericordia University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $43,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $52,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Misericordia University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $64,100 followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences paying $59,300 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $46,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $93,900 followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $71,500 and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $65,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Misericordia University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $93,900 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) | $71,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) | $65,800 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $64,100 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,300 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) | $52,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $47,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,800 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degree) | $38,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214069 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Misericordia University.