Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 3,916 undergraduates
Of 24 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 100 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $31,710 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,417 |
| $48k to $75k | $31,962 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,045 |
| $110k and up | $41,050 |
| All families (average) | $37,927 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,734 | +$12,690 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $61,055 | +$20,011 | clears the bar | $25,588 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,877 | +$32,833 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,345 | +$23,301 | clears the bar | $25,783 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $69,615 | +$28,571 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,209 | +$27,165 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,567 | +$21,523 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $92,014 | +$50,970 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $84,044 | +$43,000 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $79,581 | +$38,537 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $66,395 | +$25,351 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $64,371 | +$23,327 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,714 | +$49,670 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $72,160 | +$31,116 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $60,333 | +$19,289 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.