Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Merritt College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (38 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merritt CollegeOakland | $1,167 | $39,459* | — | $12,165* | — |
 Contra Costa Medical Career CollegeAntioch | — | $44,990* | — | $6,333* | 0.14 |
 Glendale Career CollegeGlendale | — | $40,382* | $37,319 | $8,971* | 0.22 |
 Premiere Career CollegeIrwindale | — | $39,459* | $33,482 | $6,286* | 0.16 |
 MTI CollegeSacramento | — | $36,215* | $40,713 | $8,569* | 0.24 |
 Pima Medical Institute-San MarcosSan Marcos | — | $31,071* | $33,711 | $3,167* | 0.10 |
| National Median | — | $31,071* | — | $10,866* | 0.35 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Merritt College, approximately 9% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.