Is Merced College worth it?
Merced College is a public, two-year institution in Merced, California (small city). It awarded 3,266 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, psychology and social sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,477
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,136
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,815
Average net price
$5,040
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
3,266
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
10,001
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $27,413 | $39,525 | 87 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $107,024 | $118,723 | 73 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $78,871 | $90,335 | 41 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $31,349 | $57,587 | 41 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $34,168 | $41,246 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | $34,441 | $37,188 | 32 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $31,050 | $45,151 | 23 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $47,114 | $59,178 | 23 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $27,541 | $44,926 | 19 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate | $31,345 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 812 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 370 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 188 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 147 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 144 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 107 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 99 |
| Sociology, General | Associate | 81 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Associate | 74 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 68 |
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Sources: federal figures for Merced College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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