Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $143,238
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,825
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $221/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $139,136 | $139,395 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $116,083 | $175,398 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $110,846 | $20,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $73,635 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $56,189 | $244,534 |
Outcomes Overview
Samuel Merritt graduates enter healthcare with median earnings of $143,238 after ten years, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 15%. Monthly loan payments of $221 represent only 1.9% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 98.5% employment rate reflects strong demand for healthcare professionals in California's competitive market. Graduates typically become registered nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and physician assistants in Bay Area hospitals and clinics. The 91.69% loan repayment rate demonstrates financial stability among alumni. Despite higher healthcare education costs, Samuel Merritt delivers a strong return on investment through specialized training that leads directly to well-compensated, recession-proof careers.