Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Merritt College
Oakland, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$93,032
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$93,032
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
National Average
$66,299
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,921
All programs at Merritt College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
1,149
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$93,032
Median Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa College | $133,295 | — |
| Sacramento City College | $123,056 | $14,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $122,896 | $14,744 |
| College of San Mateo | $120,513 | $14,715 |
| Unitek College | $119,891 | $18,594 |
| City College of San Francisco | $119,817 | — |
| Yuba College | $118,060 | — |
| Ohlone College | $115,939 | — |
| College of Marin | $114,018 | $14,000 |
| Chabot College | $113,365 | — |
Other Programs at Merritt College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (current) | $93,032 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | $53,850 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,698 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $38,046 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,333 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,564 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.