Health Sciences & Services at Merced College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Merced College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merced College is located in Merced, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 health sciences & services degrees were granted at Merced College.
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Studying Online at Merced College
Many students take online classes at Merced College. Of 12,472 students, 5,000 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,027 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Merced College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Merced College are 87% women (86) and 13% men (13).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Merced College
Among the 99 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Merced College, 87% were women (86) and 13% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Merced College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 66 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Merced College, higher than the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Merced College
The Health Sciences & Services program at Merced College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 99 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Merced College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.