Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

EMT and ParamedicMedical Assistant
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Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
EMT and Paramedic Certificate (1 to 2 years) 28 $69,832
EMT and Paramedic Associate degree 2 $65,877
Medical Assistant Associate degree 8 n/a
Medical Assistant Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 83 $40,853

Cost and outcomes

TypePrivate nonprofit
Average net price per year$25,670
In-state tuition and fees per year$18,024
Completion rate55%
Students receiving Pell grants41%
Median federal debt at graduation$12,500
Undergraduate enrollment867
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
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Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.