Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Merryfield Academy

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Oakland Park, Florida 33334

🌐 https://www.merryfield.edu/

Merryfield Academy

ℹ️

Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 72%

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

48/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

72%

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

9.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Merryfield Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$26,962

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,333

Median debt at graduation

78.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

92.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Merryfield Academy

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	$24,819	$27,626	-2%	—	—	$6,333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Merryfield Academy Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $440,874
Avg rent near campus: $2,172/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33066 (9.8% cap, Coconut Creek)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where Merryfield Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

of 1 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

85%

Receive Any Aid

85%

Receive Pell Grants

75%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming 78 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Merryfield Academy's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Animal caretakers

$33k/yr 392,100 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

85%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 23%

Hispanic 52%

Black 18%

Asian 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Merryfield Academy?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Merryfield Academy?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Merryfield Academy?

The graduation rate at Merryfield Academy is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Merryfield Academy a good school?

Merryfield Academy has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Merryfield Academy?

Merryfield Academy has a total enrollment of 65 students.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Merryfield Academy — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →