Best Associate Degree Programs at Mercyhurst University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Mercyhurst University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$246,261
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$57,948
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 61.2% |
+$52,764 | $52,863 | $57,948 | $36,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 61.2% |
-$277,144 | $35,850 | $57,948 | $28,332 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 61.2% |
-$315,216 | $32,844 | $57,948 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 61.2% |
-$343,596 | $31,425 | $57,948 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 61.2% |
-$348,114 | $31,236 | $57,948 | $12,547 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.