Merced, CA · Public

Merced College

About this college

Merced College is a public institution in Merced, CA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Student support On-campus Child Care
Details ⓘ
Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $5,040 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 9.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $98,014
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $114,563
Est. total cost $10,080 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $77,678
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,114
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $10,080 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Social Sciences, General.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,168
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $34,085
Est. total cost $10,080 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $31,349
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $31,050
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $41,676
Est. total cost $10,080 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $27,541
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $22,433
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $35,817
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$4,155
$30,001–$48,000$4,862
$48,001–$75,000$5,562
$75,001–$110,000$9,933
$110,001+$10,902

How the fit ratings work

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