At a glance
Average net price
$6,351
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
34.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,156
In-state tuition
$4,078
Out-of-state tuition
$6,478
Cost of attendance
$14,334
Median earnings (10y)
$31,002
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (34%), trades & services (29%), humanities & arts (25%).
- STEM2%
- Health34%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services29%
- Health professions33.6%~724 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts23.9%~516 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.6%~163 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Transportation6.5%~140 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 439 | $23,430 | $4,989 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 216 | $53,278 | $15,545 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 131 | $29,003 | $12,313 |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 103 | $33,096 | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 95 | $30,266 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 44 | $36,157 | $8,625 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | $15,465 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 37 | $37,684 | — |
| Marketing. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 27 | $28,220 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Meridian, Mississippi, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,156 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Meridian Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,351 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,078 for in-state students and $6,478 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,334 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 34.4%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $31,002 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Meridian Community College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (34% of credentials), trades & services (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Meridian, Mississippi (town), Meridian Community College draws students from across Mississippi and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Community College
Q.How much does Meridian Community College cost?
The average net price at Meridian Community College is $6,351 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,334.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Meridian Community College?
Meridian Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 34.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Meridian Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Meridian Community College graduate earns $31,002 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Meridian Community College?
Published tuition is $4,078 in-state and $6,478 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Meridian Community College located?
Meridian Community College is located in Meridian, Mississippi (ZIP 39307).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Meridian Community College at their official website.