Discounted Bachelor's Degrees at Merrimack
Three Degrees. $17,000 Annual Tuition.
Merrimack is making college more affordable with new reduced-tuition programs designed for high-impact careers backed by employers and focused on real-world results.
MC Webinar Series: $17K Degrees
Join us for a one-hour webinar to explore our $17,000 Humanities, Government and Creative Arts & Design degrees. Discover 40+ concentrations, hands-on opportunities and how this affordable pathway prepares you for success.
Discover Our Discounted Majors With Low Cost Tuition Rates
College is expensive - Merrimack is changing that.
Our $17,000 degrees in Humanities, Government, and Creative Arts and Design combine career-ready skills, guaranteed co-ops, and a top-tier liberal arts education, with clear pricing.
The result? Lower cost, same quality and our signature personalized experience.
Our low-cost degrees offer so much, including:
Exceptional Value
With an annual tuition of just $17,000 (excluding fees, room and board) - 48% less than the average U.S. private institution tuition in 2024 - our new bundled arts programs deliver outstanding value.
High Return on Investment
Our program is designed to help you achieve your career goals or continue to graduate school.
Student-centered Teaching
You'll get a personalized classroom experience with small class sizes that encourage interaction between students and professors. Our customized approach helps foster a more meaningful and supportive learning environment.
Desirable Skills & Experiential Learning
The interdisciplinary curriculum equips you with the skills that employers seek most. Add an internship, research, study abroad or service learning experience for extra learning and growth.
Varied Concentrations
Select from a menu of disciplinary and skill-focused areas. You can tailor your studies to your specific interests.
Market Alignment
Our degrees match the current demands of the job market. You'll develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills, preparing you for the job markets of both today and tomorrow.
EXPLORE OUR reduced tuition MAJORS
Each degree below is $17,000 per year and includes a number of related concentrations.
Creative Arts and Design (B.A.)
Are you passionate about creating, performing, designing or imagining new possibilities? The B.A. in Creative Arts and Design at Merrimack College inspires you to shape your unique artistic path through an innovative, interdisciplinary program that blends music, theatre, visual arts, graphic design, illustration and media.
Concentrations
- Filmmaking and Media Arts
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Music
- Studio Arts
- Theatre Arts
Government (B.A.)
This interdisciplinary program blends the study of government with essential, transferable skills like critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability. Whether you’re preparing for a dynamic career or advanced study, this major offers a strong intellectual foundation and a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world.
Concentrations
- Communication
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Economics
- Environmental Policy
- Ethics
- History
- International Studies
- Leadership
- Management
- Organizational Dynamics
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Teacher Education:
History & Society
Humanities (B.A.)
Our new, path-breaking Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities redefines the liberal arts degree by aligning an interdisciplinary humanities curriculum with durable and enduring skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability. This program not only appeals to employers but also provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Concentrations
- Applied Artificial
Intelligence - Bioethics
- Communication
- Creativity and Imagination
- Culture and Society
- English
- Ethics
- Film Studies
- History
- Law, Ethics and Society
- Leadership
- Philosophy
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Religious and Theological Studies
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Justice
- Spanish
- Women’s and
Gender Studies
Exceptional Value
New reduced-tuition programs designed for high-impact careers
You’ll get a top-tier, private education at an affordable price along with everything Merrimack has to off er— from rigorous academics to a vibrant campus life and a supportive community that you’ll call home.
Annual Tuition Rate
48% less than the average U.S. private institution tuition in 2024.
Concentrations
Select from a menu of concentrations wrapped in a skills-based curriculum.
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