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Computer Science at Mercy University

If you plan to study Computer Science, 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, 25 computer science graduations were recorded at Mercy University.

Studying Online at Mercy University

Many students take online classes 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.

Computer Science Rankings at Mercy University

These rankings give you a sense of how Mercy University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#36 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#46 of 56
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#52 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 112
Best Value	Nationwide	#344 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#499 of 637

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#36 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#46 of 56
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#52 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 112
Best Value	Nationwide	#344 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#499 of 637

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Mercy University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Mercy University are 24% women (6) and 76% men (19).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Mercy University

Among the 14 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Mercy University, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 71% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Mercy University

Among the 11 master’s computer science degrees awarded at Mercy University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 45% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Mercy University

This Computer Science program at Mercy University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	25

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Mercy University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.