A 2024 UVA Wage Gain Analysis found that Merit America alumni with outcome data reported an average annual wage gain of $21,000 three or more months after program completion, with average salaries increasing from $27,800 pre-program to $48,500 post-program.
The analysis also highlights an 80% program completion rate, with over 500 companies hiring Merit America alumni. These results underscore our mission of providing affordable, accessible pathways to high-paying, skills-based careers for low-wage workers.