Nursing at Merritt College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Merritt College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merritt College is located in Oakland, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 nursing graduations were recorded at Merritt College.
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Online Class Availability at Merritt College
Online coursework is an option at Merritt College. Of 7,022 students, 3,355 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,595 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Merritt College
Those who finish Merritt College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $81,617 |
| 4 years | $93,032 |
| 5 years | $83,038 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Merritt College report median earnings of $93,032, compared with $39,496 for all Merritt College graduates — about 136% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Merritt College comes in at $11,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Merritt College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Merritt College are 76% women (16) and 24% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Merritt College
Of the 21 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Merritt College, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Merritt College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Merritt College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Merritt College
This Nursing program at Merritt College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Merritt College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.