At a glance
Average net price
$5,040
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
10,001
In-state tuition
$1,200
Out-of-state tuition
$8,520
Cost of attendance
$14,485
Median earnings (10y)
$37,815
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), social sciences (24%), trades & services (18%).
- STEM5%
- Health14%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services18%
- Liberal arts26.3%~2,633 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.5%~1,350 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology11.3%~1,133 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences9.8%~977 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business8.8%~885 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture5.7%~570 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~490 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~355 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~276 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~205 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~196 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.9%~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.9%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.8%~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.7%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.0%~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,460 | $22,433 | $9,300 |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 695 | $19,713 | $6,849 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 415 | — | $7,843 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 205 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 203 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 185 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 182 | — | $6,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 158 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 155 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 135 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 134 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 119 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 107 | $98,014 | $12,750 |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Undergraduate certificate | 102 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 91 | $77,678 | $11,150 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 90 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 60 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 48 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 47 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Merced College
Merced College is a large institution located in Merced, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 10,001 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Merced College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,040 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,200 for in-state students and $8,520 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,485 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,815 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Merced College confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), trades & services (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Merced, California (city), Merced College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Merced College
Q.How much does Merced College cost?
The average net price at Merced College is $5,040 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,485.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Merced College?
Merced College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Merced College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Merced College graduate earns $37,815 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Merced College?
Published tuition is $1,200 in-state and $8,520 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Merced College located?
Merced College is located in Merced, California (ZIP 95348).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Merced College at their official website.