Merced College Online Vocational Programs

Merced College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Merced, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,154 in average over all programs at Merced College.
The school offers total 55 vocational programs and 9 programs are offered through distance learning.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

9 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Merced College has total 55 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,263 students have completed their vocational programs at Merced College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Merced College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate204
Less than 1 Year Certificate152218
2 Years Certificate3771,028
4 Years Certificate1013
Total5591,263

Programs by Award Level

Merced College offers 55 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,263 students have completed their studies.
  • 4 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 218 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 1,028 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide4-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Total4
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 8 completers-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology7-
Crop Production1-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts1-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Biomedical Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD4-
Work and Family Studies [+] 6 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 13 completers-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician12-
Precision Production Trades [+] 67 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder67-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 64 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary31-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)33-
Business [+] 55 completers-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science45-
Real Estate10-
Total218
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 41 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations6-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology34-
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production0-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD3-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Family and Community Services0-
Child Care Provider/Assistant15-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 845 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies845-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 completers-
Corrections0-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician2-
Construction Trades [+] 27 completers-
Electrician27-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair0-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician8-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician29-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Drawing0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0-
Business [+] 54 completers-
Business/Commerce1-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science47-
Small Business Administration/Management1-
Real Estate0-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0-
Total1,028
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13 completers-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer13-
Total13

Online Student Population at Merced College

5,732 students (61.75% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,512 students (27.06% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Merced College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Merced College
Number of Students
Total9,282
Enrolled Online Exclusively5,732
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,512
Not in Online Courses1,038

Directory and Accreditation Information

Merced College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1965 - Current).

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