Education at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in education earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Merrimack College Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 15 | Boston University Boston, MA | $56,556 | $49,803 | #33 | $27,891 |
| 16 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $56,414 | $58,701 | #12 | $33,493 |
| 17 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $56,226 | $60,338 | #6 | — |
| 18 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $55,180 | $48,592 | #42 | $29,368 |
| 19 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $55,116 | $58,664 | #13 | $38,392 |
| 20 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $54,648 | $49,723 | #35 | $52,079 |
| 21 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $54,434 | $54,755 | #20 | $23,105 |
Other Education Credentials at Merrimack College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,770 | $62,474 | $24,731 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,115 | $70,256 | #97 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,714 | $75,556 | #50 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,545 | $68,615 | #282 of 318 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $79,659 | — |
| Biology | $79,581 | $41,506 | #26 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,379 | — | #10 of 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,877 | $48,018 | #259 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,615 | $43,323 | #28 of 660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,209 | $31,161 | #40 of 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,549 | — | #146 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,345 | $29,527 | #94 of 660 |
| Psychology | $62,567 | $34,453 | #62 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,734 | $33,640 | #31 of 172 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $35,619 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,368 one year after graduating and $55,180 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Merrimack College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Merrimack College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.