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Merced College is a public community college located in California. It was established in 1962. Merced offers students the opportunity to obtain both associate’s degrees and vocational certificates. The college offers degrees and programs in various fields of study such as agriculture, humanities, math & engineering, and social science.
Merced College’s athletic department fields sports teams for both men and women. Their sports teams participate in various sports including baseball, swimming and diving, track and field, football and water polo. The college runs various student organizations for the overall development and personal enrichment of the students.
Merced, CA is home to Merced College. Merced is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Merced College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in agricultural science and management.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Merced College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 10,890 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at Merced College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Merced College
3600 M St
Merced, CA 95348-2898
General Phone: (209) 384-6000
http://www.mccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 212 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, history, anthropology, Spanish language, French language, German language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 50 | radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting, business, small business management, retail |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child development, human services, family and consumer science, family systems |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 21 | agricultural operations, agricultural machine tech, agriculture, crop production |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, hazardous materials tech, drafting, instrumentation tech, laser/optical tech, ... |
| Medicine | 9 | medical preparatory |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | drawing, photography, commercial art |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary |
| Science | 3 | chemistry, biology, physical sciences, physics, geology |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | culinary arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | information technology, computer science |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Media | 0 | journalism |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering, archeology |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
Number of programs and degrees for Merced College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 438 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 118 | 41 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 16 |
In 2007, Merced College had a total enrollment of 10,890 students (6,541 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Merced, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 548 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,124 |
| Books and supplies | $ 994 |
Financial Aid:
Merced College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 123700)
Merced College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $85,069 | 15 | $81,956 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $85,069 | 15 | $81,956 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 73 | $74,901 | 61 | $74,575 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $74,901 | 61 | $74,575 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Services, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Merced College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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