Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Merced College offers 159 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.
A total of 2,825 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Merced. 1,597 students completed certificate programs and 1,228 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Merced. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
|---|
| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 86 | NOT OFFERED | 1,228 |
393 | 835 |
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| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 186 |
22 | 164 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 29 | NOT OFFERED | 426 |
328 | 98 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 42 | NOT OFFERED | 985 |
401 | 584 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Merced College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 824 and the Psychology Associate program has the second most completers of 352 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 824 | 281 | 543 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 73 | 58 | 15 |
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| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 48 | 48 | - |
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| Electrician | 26 | 25 | 1 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 | 20 | 3 |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 15 | - | 15 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 10 | 2 | 8 |
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| Information Technology | 7 | 7 | - |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6 | - | 6 |
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 | - | 5 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|
| Psychology | 352 | 91 | 261 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 151 | 47 | 104 |
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| Social Sciences | 142 | 32 | 110 |
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| Sociology | 115 | 43 | 72 |
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 88 | 34 | 54 |
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| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 79 | 10 | 69 |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 66 | 1 | 65 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 | 9 | 42 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 39 | 3 | 36 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 32 | 3 | 29 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 180 | 20 | 160 |
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| Office Management and Supervision | 8 | 3 | 5 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 167 | 156 | 11 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 78 | 51 | 27 |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 47 | 37 | 10 |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 31 | 29 | 2 |
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| Sociology | 23 | 21 | 2 |
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| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 22 | 22 | - |
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| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 19 | 10 | 9 |
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| Real Estate | 16 | 2 | 14 |
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| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 15 | 15 | - |
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| Crop Production | 9 | 4 | 5 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | NOT OFFERED |
30 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 48 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Crop Production | NOT OFFERED |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 3 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Ethnic Studies | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Information Technology | 7 |
28 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 31 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 1 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| German Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 4 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Family and Community Services | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6 |
66 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
19 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 824 |
39 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
24 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED |
31 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physics | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
352 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Corrections | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 |
88 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Human Services | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
142 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Anthropology | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Archeology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Economics | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Geography | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sociology | 23 |
115 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrician | 26 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 73 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Digital Arts | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Photography | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Drawing | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
51 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 10 |
32 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 180 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | 3 |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
151 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 |
23 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 8 |
32 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Small Business Administration/Management | 1 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Real Estate | 16 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 1 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | 3 |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
151 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 |
23 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 8 |
32 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Small Business Administration/Management | 1 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Real Estate | 16 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 1 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| History | NOT OFFERED |
30 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|