At a glance
Average net price
$14,021
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
26.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,288
In-state tuition
$1,258
Out-of-state tuition
$9,898
Cost of attendance
$21,424
Median earnings (10y)
$44,392
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), health (28%), humanities & arts (13%).
- STEM7%
- Health28%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences39%
- Trades & services7%
- Health professions27.9%~1,477 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,270 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts8.9%~470 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences7.6%~403 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business5.3%~279 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Legal4.6%~243 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture4.1%~217 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.2%~170 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.3%~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.9%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.1%~5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 424 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 261 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 175 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 135 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 76 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 67 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 57 | — | $11,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
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 Merritt College
Merritt College is a large institution located in Oakland, California, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 5,288 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Family & consumer sci, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Merritt College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,021 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,258 for in-state students and $9,898 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,424 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 26.4%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,392 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Merritt College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Family & consumer sci, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), health (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% 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 Oakland, California (city), Merritt 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 Merritt College
Q.How much does Merritt College cost?
The average net price at Merritt College is $14,021 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,424.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Merritt College?
Merritt College has a 6-year graduation rate of 26.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Merritt College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Merritt College graduate earns $44,392 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Merritt College?
Published tuition is $1,258 in-state and $9,898 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Merritt College located?
Merritt College is located in Oakland, California (ZIP 94619).
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 Merritt College at their official website.