Merritt College
Oakland, California · Public · 5,288 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,744 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,102 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,825 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,528 |
| $110k and up | $20,036 |
| All families (average) | $14,021 |
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 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,306 | +$10,330 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $50,001 | +$13,025 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $138,291 | +$101,315 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $51,037 | +$14,061 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 26% 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.