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Merced College
Merced, CAPublicCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
Merced College is a public institution located in the city setting of Merced, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.0K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,723
Earnings 5yr: $114,563
Debt: $12,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $90,335
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,150
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,178
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,587
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $6,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,768
Earnings 5yr: $41,926
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,151
Earnings 5yr: $41,676
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $44,926
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,486
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,246
Earnings 5yr: $34,085
Debt: $7,843
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $39,525
Earnings 5yr: $35,817
Debt: $9,300
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,188
Earnings 5yr: $32,072
Debt: $6,849
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,147
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,318
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $27,793
Debt: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $21,220
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Mechanization.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$5,040
In-State Tuition$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition$8,520
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$31,468
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,815
Completion Signals
36%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,188
Est. Monthly Payment
$45/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
59%
Part-Time Share
51%
Avg Family Income
$21,739
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