Health Professions at Meridian Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Meridian Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Meridian Community College is in Meridian, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) studied exclusively online and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Meridian Community College
Use these rankings to compare Meridian Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #232 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1322 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Meridian Community College
Those who finish Meridian Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,461 |
| 2 years | $38,179 |
| 3 years | $42,243 |
| 4 years | $48,255 |
| 5 years | $56,980 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Meridian Community College earn a median of $48,255, compared with $38,301 for all Meridian Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Meridian Community College comes in at $12,161.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Meridian Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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