Elementary Education at Mount Mercy University
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, consider the program at Mount Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount Mercy University is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 elementary education graduations were recorded at Mount Mercy University.
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Studying Online at Mount Mercy University
Online coursework is an option at Mount Mercy University. Of 1,417 students, 225 (16%) studied exclusively online and 720 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Mount Mercy University
Rankings can help you compare Mount Mercy University’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 26 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #28 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #70 of 105 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #99 of 125 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at Mount Mercy University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Elementary Education graduates at Mount Mercy University are 91% women (30) and 9% men (3).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Mount Mercy University
Of the 33 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Mount Mercy University, 91% were women (30) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Mount Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Mount Mercy University, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at Mount Mercy University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.