The most popular undergraduate major at Mercyhurst College is Criminal Justice/Safety Studies followed by Business Administration and Management and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 53 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Mercyhurst College graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 21 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 |
| Business Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 50 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| General Studies | 5 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 37 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 9 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 177 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 7 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Sociology | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 9 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
| Music | 5 |
| Health Professions | 31 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 27 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 4 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 110 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 78 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 112 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 33 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 12 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 15 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213987 IPEDS survey data for Mercyhurst College.