Merced College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Merced College at a glance

• 10,001

  students enrolled

• 2,886

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,040

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $8,064 out of state

• $31,468

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,815

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Merced College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Merced College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Merced County, where the college is.

• 29

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 8.9%

  unemployment in Merced County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,044

  median household income

  Merced County

• 26%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 5.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, business & management, which lead to human resources (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (3 open).

Hiring most: Sensient Technologies (3), Johnson Controls International (2), Los Banos Unified (2), Memorial Hospital Logansport (2), Merced Community College (2), Merced Irrigation District (2), PureStar (2), University of California Merced (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (6), Operations (6), Finance (4), Sales (3), Customer Success (1), Executive Leadership (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: PROSPERO WORKFORCE BOARD.

• EDD Merced WSB / Merced County WorknetMerced · Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; First Thursday of every month 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
• Prospero at Breaking BarriersLos Banos · 209-724-6043 · Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Merced College?

Merced College enrolls about 10,001 students and is a public 2-year institution in Merced, California. It awards about 2,886 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Merced College?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Merced College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,468 six years after entry and $37,815 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Merced College offer AI or data science degrees?

Merced College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Merced College?

29 open professional jobs are listed in Merced County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sensient Technologies has the most openings.