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1,107
students enrolled
451
degrees and certificates a year
58%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,168
average net price a year
Tuition $38,070
$52,871
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$60,787
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 34% | 155 |
| Health professions | 33% | 149 |
| Education | 10% | 43 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 4% | 18 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 3% | 14 |
AI and data programs
Mount Mercy University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Mount Mercy University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Linn County, where the college is.
294
open professional jobs
24
entry level
4 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
5 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Linn County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$76,421
median household income
Linn County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (17 open), operations (36 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (8 open).
Hiring most: RTX (93), BAE Systems (52), Loenbro (10), Suffolk Construction Company (8), ITC Holdings (6), Butler (5), Florida Power & Light (4), Mortenson (4).
What they hire for: Engineering (160), Operations (36), Sales (17), Finance (10), Human Resources (8), Data & Analytics (7). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: East Central Iowa LWDA.
- IowaWORKS Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids · 319-365-9474 · 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Mount Mercy University?
- Mount Mercy University enrolls about 1,107 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awards about 451 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Mount Mercy University?
- 58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Mount Mercy University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,871 six years after entry and $60,787 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Mount Mercy University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Mount Mercy University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Mount Mercy University?
- 294 open professional jobs are listed in Linn County, 24 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.
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