Samuel Merritt University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Oakland, California with 718 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Samuel Merritt University tuition, cost and net price
Samuel Merritt University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $151,150 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,825 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 14% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Samuel Merritt University majors and what graduates earn
Samuel Merritt University awarded bachelor's degrees in 1 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($148,193).
All 1 majors at Samuel Merritt University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 471 | $138,536 | $148,193 | $20,825 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Samuel Merritt University
8 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 8 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Master's | 193 | $144,760 | $163,486 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 79 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Doctoral | 77 | $92,977 | $173,181 |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 46 | $172,908 | $128,576 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 41 | $145,651 | $202,111 |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 41 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 33 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 718 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 83% women, 17% men
- 5 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
How much do Samuel Merritt University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $151,150 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.