Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, Tennessee · Private, for-profit · 805 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr).
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $79,119 | +$44,310 | clears the bar | $6,840 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $91,261 | +$56,452 | clears the bar | $13,174 | 0.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants.
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.