Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS
Total Programs
157
Online Programs
3
Offered Degrees at Merced
Merced College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Merced College offers 157 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 85 | 3 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 28 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 41 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 157 | 3 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Merced Associate's Programs
Merced College offers Associate's degree with 85 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 90 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | 50 | - |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 78 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 74 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 48 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 48 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 370 | |
| Psychology | ✔ | 370 | $16,300 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 66 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✔ | 61 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 299 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 188 | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Archeology | ✕ | - | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 3 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 81 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Digital Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 91 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 49 | $86,000 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 196 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 107 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 4 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 30 | - |
| History | ✕ | 30 | - |
Merced Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Merced College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 144 | |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 144 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 14 | - |
Merced Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Merced College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 28 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 51 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Sociology | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 58 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 50 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 147 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 147 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 87 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
Merced 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Merced College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 41 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Family and Community Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 812 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 812 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Drawing | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | - | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
Merced 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Merced College offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 11 | - |
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