Meridian College

Sarasota, FL · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

A private for-profit institution in Sarasota, Florida, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Meridian College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 163 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,735 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 50.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $13,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.6x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,812 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Dental Support Services, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,735
Graduation Rate
50.8%
Median Debt
$13,000
Average Net Price
$29,812
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.6x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
163
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
50.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
53.6%
Federal Loan Rate
52.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$27,793
Income $30K–$48K
$32,922
Income $48K–$75K
$33,683

Student Demographics

Women
95.4%
White
50.9%
Black
23.9%
Hispanic
21.5%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
2.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.8%

Accreditations

Programs (9)

Associate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $46,151 16
Registered Nursing $85,057 Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 19
Dental Support Services $20,278 9
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $34,911 7
Health Services Administration $37,829 4
Practical Nursing $63,036 Not reported
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Health Services Administration Associate 1
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Associate 1

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