Accounting at Merritt College
If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Merritt College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Merritt College is in Oakland, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 accounting graduations were recorded at Merritt College.
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Online Class Availability at Merritt College
Online coursework is an option at Merritt College. Of 7,022 students, 3,355 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,595 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Accounting graduates at Merritt College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Merritt College are 100% women (9) and 0% men (0).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Merritt College
Among the 8 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Merritt College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Merritt College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 88% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Merritt College, above the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Merritt College
This Accounting program at Merritt College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Merritt College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.