Academic Programs
Discover 100 programs at Merced College — certificates, diplomas, and degree options to launch your career.
How Many Programs Are Offered at Merced College?
How Merced College Compares
Compared to most trade and technical colleges — which usually offer 5 to 15 programs — Merced College's 100 programs across 27 categories represent a notably wider selection. The 3,376 students who graduate each year confirm the school is operating at meaningful scale, not just listing programs on paper.
What Programs Does Merced College Offer?
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2 programs • 863 graduates (25.6%)
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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Health Professions & Clinical Sciences 12 programs • 511 graduates (15.1%)
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
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Psychology 1 program • 352 graduates (10.4%)
Psychology, General.
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Social Sciences 6 programs • 306 graduates (9.1%)
Sociology, General.
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Sociology, General.
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Political Science and Government, General.
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Economics, General.
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Anthropology, General.
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Business, Management & Marketing 16 programs • 293 graduates (8.7%)
Business Administration and Management, General.
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
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Business/Commerce, General.
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Real Estate.
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
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Office Management and Supervision.
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
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Small Business Administration/Management.
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
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Business/Commerce, General.
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Office Management and Supervision.
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Office Management and Supervision.
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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Small Business Administration/Management.
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources 13 programs • 181 graduates (5.4%)
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician.
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
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Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician.
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
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Crop Production.
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Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production.
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Crop Production.
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Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production.
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
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Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management.
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Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management.
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Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician.
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
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Precision Production 2 programs • 175 graduates (5.2%)
Welding Technology/Welder.
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Welding Technology/Welder.
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Mechanic & Repair Technologies 4 programs • 140 graduates (4.1%)
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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Verified outcomes
In the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Merced College, 16% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $22 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General.
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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Security & Protective Services 3 programs • 94 graduates (2.8%)
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
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Verified outcomes
In the Fire Technology program at Merced College, 43% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $35 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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Family & Consumer Sciences 5 programs • 80 graduates (2.4%)
Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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Child Care and Support Services Management.
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Computer & Information Sciences 7 programs • 71 graduates (2.1%)
Information Technology.
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Computer Science.
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Information Technology.
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
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Verified outcomes
In the Computer and Networking Technology program at Merced College, 55% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $20 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
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Visual & Performing Arts 4 programs • 41 graduates (1.2%)
Art/Art Studies, General.
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Digital Arts.
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Music, General.
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Photography.
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Engineering Technologies 6 programs • 40 graduates (1.2%)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
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Parks, Recreation & Fitness 1 program • 31 graduates (0.9%)
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
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Construction Trades 2 programs • 31 graduates (0.9%)
Electrician.
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Electrician.
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History 1 program • 30 graduates (0.9%)
History, General.
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Physical Sciences 2 programs • 27 graduates (0.8%)
Physics, General.
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Chemistry, General.
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Mathematics & Statistics 1 program • 24 graduates (0.7%)
Mathematics, General.
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Communication & Journalism 1 program • 21 graduates (0.6%)
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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English Language & Literature 1 program • 19 graduates (0.6%)
English Language and Literature, General.
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1 program • 18 graduates (0.5%)
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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Engineering 1 program • 9 graduates (0.3%)
Pre-Engineering.
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Public Administration & Social Services 2 programs • 6 graduates (0.2%)
Human Services, General.
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Human Services, General.
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Personal & Culinary Services 2 programs • 4 graduates (0.1%)
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1 program • 4 graduates (0.1%)
Philosophy.
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2 programs • 3 graduates (0.1%)
Spanish Language and Literature.
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French Language and Literature.
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Area & Cultural Studies 1 program • 2 graduates (0.1%)
Ethnic Studies.
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What Does Merced College Cost?
These are costs for Merced College as a whole. Prices for individual programs can differ, so confirm program-specific tuition, fees and supplies with the school.
- In-State Tuition and Fees
- $1,200
- Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
- $8,520
- Average Net Price
- $6,854
Ready to Start Your Career?
Merced College offers 100 programs designed to prepare you for the workforce. Explore your interests and start your application.