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Merritt College

Public Oakland, CA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
23%
Graduation Rate
$44,392
Earnings (10yr)
$14,021
Net Price
5,288
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Overview

Merritt College serves a diverse student body of 5,288 in Oakland, California, with a focus on community-oriented programs. The school emphasizes health professions, humanities, social sciences, business and marketing, and legal studies as top areas of study.

The Opportunity Insights data on Merritt College reveals limited information on economic mobility and success rates. However, the graduation rate stands at 23%. This number suggests that many students may face challenges in completing their degrees. Without more detailed mobility data, it is hard to assess the long-term impact of a degree from Merritt College on upward mobility.

From a practical standpoint, the net price to attend Merritt College is $14,021. Graduates earn an average of $44,392 after ten years. The Pell Grant rate is 11%, indicating that a small portion of students rely on federal assistance. Students who thrive here typically seek affordable pathways into fields like health and social services.

How Merritt Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation23%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$14KRetention55%Pell Grant Rate11%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$14K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$20K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,258
In-State Tuition
$9,898
Out-of-State
$14,021
Avg Net Price
11%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,744
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,102
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,825
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,036
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,329
6 Years After Entry
$37,955
8 Years
$44,392
10 Years
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,329 6yr $37,955 8yr $44,392 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.68
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.12
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.82
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 55%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,200
Diversity Index 0.79
First-Gen Students 55%

Top Programs

Health Professions 28%
Humanities 9%
Social Sciences 8%
Business & Marketing 5%
Legal Studies 5%
Criminal Justice 3%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Psychology 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
69%
White
18%
Hispanic
29%
Black
24%
Asian
16%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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