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Merrimack College

North Andover, MA merrimack.edu 4,043 students

Merrimack College's 220-acre campus is located in the suburban town of North Andover, Massachusetts. Rooted in Augustinian values, the college fosters a community-focused atmosphere. Merrimack offers a career-focused education, with particular strengths in business, education, and the health professions. The college's location provides students with access to internships and opportunities in the Boston area.

Programs
13
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,746
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$51,786
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Merrimack College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 15% of students receive Pell Grants; 61% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $33,877, roughly 35% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $27,376 $109,504
$30K – $48K $30,509 $122,036
$48K – $75K $32,926 $131,704
$75K – $110K $37,097 $148,388
$110K+ $41,477 $165,908
Sticker price (no aid) $51,786 $207,144
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Merrimack College

13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
61
$70,256/yr Very High 2.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
60
$48,018/yr High 2.8x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
51
$79,659/yr Very High 2.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
51
$75,556/yr High 2.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
49
$68,615/yr Very High 2.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
43
$43,323/yr Moderate 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$41,506/yr High 1.0x
Political Science Compare across schools →
35
$35,619/yr Very High 0.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
33
$33,640/yr High 1.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
29
$34,453/yr High 1.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
25
$29,527/yr High 2.0x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
19
$31,161/yr High 0.5x
Education Compare across schools →
16
$29,368/yr High 0.4x