Mercyhurst College, founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, is a fully accredited, four-year, Catholic comprehensive institution, in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college offers more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations, as well as unique post baccalaureate advanced certificate programs and six master's degree programs. In addition, Mercyhurst provides certificate and associates degree programs at branch campuses in North East, Girard and Corry, Pennsylvania.