The most popular undergraduate major at Merced College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Social Sciences and Psychology. A list of all 66 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Merced College graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 1 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 7 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 18 |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 2 |
| Crop Production | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 1 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | 1 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 3 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 33 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 9 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 122 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 8 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 61 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Corrections | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 35 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Human Services | 10 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 77 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Electrician | 3 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 1 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 13 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Photography | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 7 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 17 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 36 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 14 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 54 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 47 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 5 |
| Retail Management | 2 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 20 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 14 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 3 |
| Real Estate | 2 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 6 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118718 IPEDS survey data for Merced College.