# Mercyhurst University: Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations (bachelor's)

Erie, PA. IPEDS 213987, CIP 29.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mercyhurst-university/majors/intelligence-command-control-and-information-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,211
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,597 (U.S. median for this major: $84,763 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,625 (U.S. median $23,564)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,834

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,597 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,626 | $93,898 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $22,429 | $93,080 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,197 | $71,368 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,665 | $89,910 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $16,748 | $69,504 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst University | $86,597 | $25,625 | $19,444 | 60% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Erie, PA, $73,180 PA, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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