by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Merritt College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 106 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Merritt College among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #212 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 212 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 51 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Merritt College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 78 |
This social sciences field at Merritt College includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 68 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Merritt College conferred 78 associate’s degrees in social sciences.
Merritt College is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 106 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools | 9 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,744 |
| Fees | $154 | $154 |
Read more about Merritt College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences associate’s degree graduates at Merritt College were Hispanic or Latino. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merritt College with a associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.