Social Studies Education at Mercy University
If you plan to study Social Studies Education, take a look at what Mercy University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 social studies education degrees were granted at Mercy University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercy University
Online coursework is an option at Mercy University. Among 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Social Studies Education graduates at Mercy University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Studies Education graduates at Mercy University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Social Studies Education Master’s Program at Mercy University
Among the 7 master’s social studies education degrees awarded at Mercy University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Students who finish Social Studies Education program at Mercy University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Studies Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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
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