Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Associate's degree · Merritt College · Oakland, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$48,573Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
0Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Merritt College earn a median of $48,573. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,711 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,526–$78,980).

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Merced College
Merced
$31,345—
Gavilan College
Gilroy
$28,448—
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
$24,803—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Health/Medical Preparatory Programs graduates from Merritt College make?

The median salary is $48,573 and $48,573 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.