Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Merritt College
Merritt College is located in Oakland, California and has a total student population of 6,261.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Merritt College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Merritt College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Student Demographics at Merritt College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Merritt College.
Merritt College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate’s Program
Merritt College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in family, consumer & human sciences graduates 39% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Merritt College with a associate's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
The following family, consumer & human sciences concentations are available at Merritt College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Merritt College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 16 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
Careers That Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in family, consumer & human sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Merritt College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Supervisors | 118,190 | $45,310 |
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 98,590 | $78,090 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors | 93,570 | $37,230 |
| Sales Managers | 76,950 | $134,010 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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