Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Meridian, Mississippi, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Meridian Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,156 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,002 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 39.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $5,521, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.62x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,351 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Ground Transportation, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,002
Graduation Rate
39.4%
Median Debt
$5,521
Average Net Price
$6,351
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.44x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.62x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,156
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,078
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,478
Pell Grant Rate
39.2%
Federal Loan Rate
10.7%
Student Demographics
Women
68.9%
White
44.2%
Black
48.4%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
0.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (44)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,315 | 218 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,469 | 105 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $49,316 | 21 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,896 | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $41,526 | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $37,712 | 72 |
| Ground Transportation | $53,010 | 58 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 49 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 31 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $23,208 | 23 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 19 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 13 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $39,990 | 8 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Mississippi
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Mississippi
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Mississippi
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Mississippi
- Most Affordable Colleges in Mississippi
- Best ROI Colleges in Mississippi
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Mississippi
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