Fine and Studio Arts at Merritt College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Fine and Studio Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (32 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merritt CollegeOakland | $1,167 | — | — | — | — |
 Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad | — | $36,639 | $34,237 | $8,233 | 0.22 |
| National Median | — | $36,639 | — | $11,187 | 0.31 |
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.