Meridian College
Sarasota, Florida · Private, for-profit · 163 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,793 |
| $30k to $48k | $32,922 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,683 |
| All families (average) | $29,812 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,911 | +$561 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 23.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $46,151 | +$11,801 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,848 | -$12,502 | falls short | $10,819 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $20,278 | -$14,072 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,829 | +$3,479 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,036 | +$28,686 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,057 | +$50,707 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.