Merritt College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Oakland, California. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.
A total of 6,514 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 20%. Merritt College offer 80 programs and, among them, 44 programs are for certificate programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $8,703 at Merritt College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,971. The total cost of attendance is $39,476 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $8,703 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,971 |
| Room & Board | $22,066 |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,736 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $39,476 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 2 | 29 | 12 | 1 |
Merritt College offers 44 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
We note again Merritt College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | NOT OFFERED | 7 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | NOT OFFERED | 14 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Natural Resources and Conservation (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | 25 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Development | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 173 | 28 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 78 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutionary Biology | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Fitness Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drawing | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Real Estate | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Merritt College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |