by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Merced Community College District ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Merced Community College District came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
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.
Merced Community College District does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Merced Community College District Online Learning page.
Of the 61 health science students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Merced Community College District, about 11% were men and 89% were 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, 54% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 113 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Nursing | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |