Samuel Merritt University Rankings by Salary Score

Samuel Merritt University's Top Rankings
Samuel Merritt University is ranked on 2 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Samuel Merritt University
We calculated a salary score for each of Samuel Merritt University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Samuel Merritt University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for SMU Bachelor's Degrees
Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,750 | $111,730 |
Salary Scores for SMU Master's Degrees
Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $154,140 | $120,990 | |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $133,230 | $130,280 | |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $126,930 | $80,210 |
Salary Scores for SMU Doctoral Degrees
Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Medicine | $213,540 | $54,910 | |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $161,000 | $95,300 |
Most Recent Reviews
I will always treasure my experience in the Transition to Practice Program at Samuel Merritt University. I would have never landed a job in one of the most prestigious hospitals known to the Bay Area without this program. The refresher courses and lab simulations all accounted for my professional growth as a registered nurse. The clinical instructors and professors were approachable, friendly, and proficient in their knowledge. The program was organized throughout its duration. Every student had a designated... Read More
Overall the BSN program helped prepare me well to become a RN. The professors are excellent and are very helpful during office hours. They really take the time to make sure you understand the material. Issues with paperwork and preceptorship placements occurred quite frequently however, so make sure you keep copies of everything and keep track of pending documents. They even have opportunities to travel abroad for medical missions which was an amazing experience for me.