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Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,316

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$51,786

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $75,584 ten years after entry — 40% above the national median. Acceptance rate 73.6%, in-state tuition $51,786.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,043

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

61%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Merrimack College is a private, non-profit institution with 4,043 students. The college has a 73.6% acceptance rate and a 70% graduation rate. The retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $51,786.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $47,761, with earnings increasing to $54,316 after five years and $75,584 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 61.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$76k

10 YEARS

Top 23% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Merrimack College alumni earn a median of $47,761. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $54,316, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $75,584. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 61.1% of students receive financial aid.

Merrimack College has a 70% graduation rate and an 84.3% retention rate. The college has an acceptance rate of 73.6% and a total student population of 4,043. The annual in-state tuition is $51,786.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 122 / yr
Median Salary $56,058

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Graduates 120 / yr
Median Salary $33,640

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 107 / yr
Median Salary $55,327

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $52,599

Education, General

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $53,770

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $66,395

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $69,639

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $46,921

Psychology, General

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $34,453

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $68,615

Biology, General

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $41,506

Civil Engineering

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $75,556

Political Science and Government

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $35,619

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $79,659

Community Organization and Advocacy

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $48,302

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $41,411

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $29,527

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Campus Location

North Andover, Massachusetts

North Andover, MA 01845

Merrimack College is located in North Andover, Massachusetts. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrimack College has an acceptance rate of 73.6%.