Merritt College

Oakland, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Merritt College is a public institution in Oakland, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 5,288 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,392 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 23.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,021 per year. The most popular programs include Human Development & Family Studies, Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences, and Biological and Physical Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,392
Graduation Rate
23.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$14,021
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.17x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,288
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,258
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,898
Pell Grant Rate
10.8%
Federal Loan Rate
0.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$13,744
Income $30K–$48K
$14,102
Income $48K–$75K
$12,825
Income $110K+
$20,036

Student Demographics

Women
68.8%
White
18.3%
Black
23.9%
Hispanic
29.3%
Asian
16.2%
Two or More Races
6.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.9%

Accreditations

Programs (48)

Associate (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Not reported 131
Social Sciences $50,001 76
Human Development & Family Studies $51,037 45
Biological and Physical Sciences Not reported 34
Business Administration & Management Not reported 28
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 21
Psychology Not reported 18
Applied Horticulture Not reported 17
Registered Nursing $138,291 16
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 14
Legal Support Services Not reported 12
Accounting Not reported 12
Mental Health Services Not reported 8
Economics Not reported 7
Real Estate Not reported 7
Sociology Not reported 6
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 5
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Not reported 5
Mathematics Not reported 4
Fire Protection Not reported 4
Communications Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Human Development & Family Studies $47,306 201
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 78
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 25
Applied Horticulture Not reported 24
Legal Support Services Not reported 20
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 17
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Real Estate Not reported 11
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Not reported 7
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7
Health Services Administration Not reported 7
Mental Health Services Not reported 5
Public Health Not reported 5
Fire Protection Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 3
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 2
Anthropology Associate 2
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Undergraduate Certificate 1
Educational Assessment Undergraduate Certificate 1
Ecology Undergraduate Certificate 1
Public Administration Undergraduate Certificate 1
Visual & Performing Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Associate 1
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 1
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 1

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