by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Merced Community College District ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Merced Community College District was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Merced Community College District paid an average of $336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $8,064 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about Merced Community College District tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Merced Community College District social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Merced Community College District Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of social sciences associate's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merced College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 93 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Political Science & Government | 3 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |