History

Mercy College of Ohio, located in Toledo, Ohio, is a private Catholic institution with a focus on healthcare education. Tracing its heritage to the school of nursing founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1918, Mercy College of Ohio was incorporated in 1992 and grants a Master of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Health Administration. The first cohort of Master of Physician Assistant Studies began the program in May of 2021. The College grants Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing, Biology, Medical Imaging, and Healthcare Administration. The College grants an Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Health Information Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. Credit certificate programs are offered in Community Health Worker, Medical Coding, Ophthalmic Assistant, Paramedic, and Polysomnographic Technology. Non-credit certificates are offered in Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Technician – Basic. Since 2002, the College has offered an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing at its Youngstown, Ohio location.