Health Professions at Meridian Community College
MCC is located in Meridian, Mississippi and has a total student population of 3,003.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
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MCC Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Health Professions (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Health Professions (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
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Health Professions Student Demographics at MCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Meridian Community College.
MCC Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in health professions at MCC are white. Around 50% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree. MCC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in health professions graduates 6% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Meridian Community College with a associate's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 108 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
Health Professions majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Meridian Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 143 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 21 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | 10 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 5 |
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Meridian Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 29,860 | $58,490 |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,850 | $23,100 |
| Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 12,410 | $47,000 |
| Personal Care Aides | 9,610 | $20,800 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 9,520 | $37,930 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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