Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Merritt College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt College | — | $38,046 | — |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $83,933 | $72,514 | -14% |
| Northeast Community College | $32,840 | $52,612 | +60% |
| Tulsa Community College | $30,605 | $46,914 | +53% |
| Merced College | $31,345 | $39,062 | +25% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs associates's programs at peer institutions in California (43 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merritt CollegeOakland | $1,167 | $28,448* | $38,046 | $13,997* | — |
 Merced CollegeMerced | $1,194 | $31,345* | $39,062 | —* | — |
 Gavilan CollegeGilroy | $1,506 | $28,448* | — | —* | — |
 Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill | $1,312 | $24,803* | — | $12,312* | 0.50 |
| National Median | — | $27,336* | — | $14,068* | 0.51 |
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 3 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.