Meridian Community College, MS
Public2-Year • MediumAssociate's College • Largely Vocational • Largely Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Meridian Community College Rankings
Affordability94
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings8
Diversity59
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Meridian Community College
-Bachelor’s
44%Associate’s
56%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Construction Trades3%
Engineering Technologies2%
Health Professions and Related Programs42%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities27%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies2%
Personal and Culinary Services5%
Precision Production3%
Transportation and Materials Moving5%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Meridian Community College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Meridian Community College
$3KIn-State Tuition
$4KOut-of-State Tuition
$11KAverage Total Cost
$6KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $5K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $9K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $10K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Meridian Community College
10%Receive Federal Loans
$4KMedian Federal Debt
42%Repayment Rate
$64Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 68% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $4K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $5K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $12K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $7K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $1K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 39% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 42% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 38% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 40% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Meridian Community College
54%Retention Rate
20%Transfer Rate
26%Withdrawal Rate
30%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 32% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 48% | 38% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Meridian Community College
86%Employment Rate
$22KMedian Salary
$13K25 Pctl Salary
$36K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $23K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $26K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Meridian Community College
3,096Undergraduates
37%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 30% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 44% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 66% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 12% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Meridian Community College, MS
East Central Community College
23 miles, W
East Mississippi Community College
35 miles, NE
University of West Alabama
35 miles, NE
Southeastern Baptist College
49 miles, SW