Merritt College Student Outcomes

  • 2 Year
  • Oakland, CA
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

12% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Merritt College
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $30,600 per year
after 7 years $33,200 per year
after 8 years $35,500 per year
after 9 years $38,300 per year
after 10 years $39,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Merritt College students who are working and no longer in school is $39,800, which is 16% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$11,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

4%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$118 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

27% vs. 47% national average

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Students applying to Merritt College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118772.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026