Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Samuel Merritt University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Samuel Merritt University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Samuel Merritt University graduates earn $137k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in California (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | $136,933 | $131,535 | — | — |
| Dominican University of California | $144,840 | — | — | — |
| University of the Pacific | $141,691 | — | — | — |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | $140,558 | — | — | — |
| Western University of Health Sciences | $132,122 | — | — | — |
| Touro University California | $131,671 | $128,502 | — | — |
| National Median | $111,742 | — | — | — |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University of California San Rafael | $50,666 | $144,840 | — |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $55,340 | $141,691 | — |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles | $18,933 | $140,558 | — |
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | — | $132,122 | — |
| Touro University California Vallejo | — | $131,671 | — |
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 Samuel Merritt University, approximately 18% 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.