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Merced College
Merced, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available92
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio25:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
AP Subject/semester credits are applicable toward CSU-GE Breadth Certification, American Institutions and/or CSU-GE Breadth Area, IGETC and Merced College Associate Degree Breadth Areas
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| 3 | 4 | Not available | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
- Agriculture, General
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Archeology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Crop Production
D
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Arts
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Economics, General
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Community Services
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Photography
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retail Management
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Study Abroad
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