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We are the Community College based Computer Science and Cybersecurity program that provides training from top industry experts for Bay Area residents of all ages and backgrounds who want to learn the most up-to-date knowledge and skills required to build a sustainable career in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

We train you for a career that is professionally satisfying and financially rewarding so you can make the world a better and safer place.

Diversity makes us stronger. The most effective solutions are unique and surprising. The people best suited to meet them have non-traditional backgrounds and profiles.

Software Developer is #1 of the 100 Best Careers - U.S. News and World Report

The Hard Part of Computer Science? Getting Into a Class - NY Times article

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Merritt College offers the rare opportunity to learn Computer Science and Cybersecurity from the world’s leading industry experts — for a fraction of the cost of bootcamps or 4-year universities. And with the California Promise Grant, first year registration fees are free. Our accredited 2-year program offers a mix of in-person and online learning, allowing students to prepare for a new career while maintaining other obligations. The Cybersecurity program is now in its fourth year of helping students win national competitions and find jobs with top companies. Your AC Transit EasyPass makes it easy to reach our campus located in the beautiful rolling hills of Oakland, CA.Merritt College welcomes people from all backgrounds to apply.

We Are Available and Accessible

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Most independent programs and boot camps are expensive, and don’t offer the resources many students need to succeed. With an open approach to admission, and the offer of financial aid and other vital resources, community colleges are an incredible way for people to get high-level training without going deeply into debt or restructuring their lives. We make it possible for people with a wide variety of life circumstances to quickly get started and get help securing a job in the field.

Our supportive, Expert-led Approach Changes Lives

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The ability to become skilled in Computer Science and Cybersecurity isn’t limited to one type of person. When people of all races, genders, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and receive guidance on how to enter the field, they develop the personal confidence and skills needed to build a solid career. When they complete the program and secure a job, they’re able to create economic stability for themselves, help their families, and give back to their communities.

We Support You as a Whole Person

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Our program is eligible for financial aid, and Merritt College offers valuable resources for a wide range of student needs, from veterans affairs to health care. Intentional learning communities bring peers together for better results. We also match you with mentors and internships, and prepare you to confidently enter the job market.

You Get Both Workforce and Transfer Options

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This Computer Science is an occupational Career Education (CE) education program that enables you to join the software development workforce at the entry level. It incorporates courses that enable you to compete for positions in Cybersecurity, DevOps, Blockchain Services, and Mobile Applications, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Universities also consider this certificate a transfer preparation certificate that may fulfill the lower division courses in a Computer Science major leading to a Bachelor of Science. This often permits entry to a Computer Science program as a junior.

Our CISE Placement Team Help You Begin Your Career

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The Consortium of Information Systems Executives supports the Cybersecurity Program and Computer Science program by helping you find entry level jobs in the Computer Science and Cybersecurity field. We currently have 100% placement of our Cybersecurity program graduates in their chosen occupation. The 2014 average salary for a software developer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was $140,000 per year. The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 2016 Regional Occupational Analysis of the Bay Area Labor Market projected the demand for Software Developers in the East Bay to grow by 78% in the next 5 years, and to continue to be the top occupation for workforce development efforts Bay Area wide.

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The mission of Merritt College is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve by helping students to attain knowledge, master skills, and develop the appreciation, attitudes and values needed to succeed and participate responsibly in a democratic society and a global economy.