Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Des Moines, Iowa, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 1,314 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023).

The college specializes in health sciences programs. Offerings include Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at both certificate and one-to-two-year levels, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both certificate and associate levels, Medical/Clinical Assistant at the certificate level, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the two-to-four-year certificate level. These programs prepare students for clinical and administrative roles across the healthcare sector.

Located in Des Moines, IA, Mercy College of Health Sciences draws on its affiliation with the regional healthcare system to provide students with clinical training opportunities. The institution focuses exclusively on health-related programs, serving students pursuing careers in nursing, emergency medicine, radiologic technology, and health administration.