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 Merritt College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Merritt College was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Merritt College paid an average of $353 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 | $8,472 |
| Fees | $63 | $231 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,724 | $1,724 |
Learn more about Merritt College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Merritt College health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Merritt College Online Learning page.
Of the 130 health science students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Merritt College, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merritt College with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 48 |
| Nursing | 41 |
| Allied Health Professions | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 8 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |