Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
80
Offered Degrees at Merritt
Merritt College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Merritt College offers 80 programs through on-site (classroom) only. 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 | 36 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 29 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 12 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Merritt Associate's Programs
Merritt College offers Associate's degree with 36 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 44 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 78 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Dietetic Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 9 | - |
Merritt Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Merritt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Child Development | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | - | - |
Merritt Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Merritt College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 29 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 [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 33 | |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 177 | |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 176 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Evolutionary Biology | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 100 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 81 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 11 | - |
Merritt 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Merritt College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 12 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 [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 91 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 91 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | - | - |
Merritt 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Merritt 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 [+] | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 14 | - |
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