Is Samuel Merritt University worth it?
Samuel Merritt University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Oakland, California (large city). It awarded 884 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, family practice nurse and occupational therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$119,508
Median earnings 4 years after
$148,182
Median earnings 10 years after
$143,238
Completions (2024)
884
Students (undergrad)
718
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $119,486 | $148,193 | 723 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $141,819 | $155,587 | 365 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $94,881 | $94,813 | 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $136,933 | $144,577 | 73 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $67,061 | $165,829 | 68 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $78,495 | $90,854 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $136,861 | $147,055 | 21 |
| Medicine | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 471 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 96 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 70 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral other | 46 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 41 |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | Doctoral professional practice | 41 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral other | 41 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral other | 36 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Master's | 27 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Samuel Merritt University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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