All Mercy University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Science & Math · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $90,933 | $118,232 | $35,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $101,516 | $110,519 | $31,000 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | $51,950 | $65,158 | $29,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,161 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $23,094 | $60,049 | $25,520 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $30,546 | $58,471 | $28,000 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $25,612 | $57,069 | $27,000 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $46,408 | — | $33,687 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,967 | $95,089 | — |
| Information Technology | $55,745 | $68,529 | $29,833 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $54,725 | — |
| Music | — | — | $26,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $41,493 | $72,587 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $42,211 | $64,963 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $50,973 | — |
| Communications | $31,079 | $49,395 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,803 | $62,849 | $28,250 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Mercy University students earn a median $52,055 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of New York colleges we cover. 46% graduate within six years.
Mercy University majors questions
How many majors does Mercy University offer?
Mercy University offers 37 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Mercy University?
Nursing graduates from Mercy University earn a median $118,232 four years after graduating, the highest of the 23 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,500.
Which Mercy University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $47,552 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Mercy University overview