Meridian Community College
Meridian, Mississippi · Public · 2,156 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,351 |
| All families (average) | $6,351 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,315 | +$11,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,469 | +$44,541 | clears the bar | $9,097 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,712 | +$6,784 | clears the bar | $6,126 | 0.9 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,988 | +$1,060 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,010 | +$22,082 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $49,316 | +$18,388 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,208 | -$7,720 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $41,526 | +$10,598 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,990 | +$9,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $42,896 | +$11,968 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.