Merritt

Merritt College

Merritt
#1904 / #541
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Community College of Peralta District

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About Merritt College

According to Wikipedia, Merritt College is a public community college in Oakland, California. Merritt, like the other three campuses of the Peralta Community College District, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college enrolls approximately 6,000 students.

Merritt College's Online Degrees

Merritt College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
21%

How Much Does Merritt College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$1,104$63

How Much Do Merritt College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Merritt College, then you can expect to earn an average of $41,500 per year. You also have a 73% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Merritt College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
10,94810,948

Where is Merritt College?

Merritt College is located at 12500 Campus Dr, Oakland CA 94619-3196

How Safe is Merritt College?

Oakland has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Merritt College Known For?

Merritt College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Merritt College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#294
World Rank
#295
Historical Rank
#129
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Sociology
#813
World Rank
#825
Historical Rank
#223
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Computer Science
#1326
World Rank
#1329
Historical Rank
#311
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#1438
World Rank
#1439
Historical Rank
#542
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1122
World Rank
#1127
Historical Rank
#597
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Psychology
#1657
World Rank
#1669
Historical Rank
#639
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Business
#2675
World Rank
#2676
Historical Rank
#702
USA Rank
business Degrees
Education
#3562
World Rank
#3571
Historical Rank
#825
USA Rank
education Degrees
Biology
#3810
World Rank
#3832
Historical Rank
#884
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Medical
#3634
World Rank
#3636
Historical Rank
#1060
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Communications
#4208
World Rank
#4232
Historical Rank
#1112
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Mathematics
#4616
World Rank
#4650
Historical Rank
#1192
USA Rank
math Degrees
Economics
#6208
World Rank
#6212
Historical Rank
#1222
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Anthropology
#4036
World Rank
#4044
Historical Rank
#1372
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees

Who Are Merritt College's Most Influential Alumni?

Merritt College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Merritt College's most famous alumni:

Bobby Seale
Bobby Seale
A Co-founder of the Black Panther Party.
Huey P. Newton
Huey P. Newton
A Co-founder of the Black Panther Party .
Sally Floyd
An American computer scientist .
Judy Juanita
An American writer.
Patricia Rodriguez
A Chicana artist and educator .
Saundra Brown Armstrong
Saundra Brown Armstrong
A United States federal judge.
John Bailey
An American actor .
Master P
Master P
An American rapper and record executive.

Who Are Merritt College's Most Influential Faculty?