Liberal Arts General Studies at Meridian Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Meridian Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Meridian Community College is located in Meridian, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 206 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Meridian Community College.
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Studying Online at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Meridian Community College
Rankings can help you compare Meridian Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #8 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #151 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #386 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #703 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Meridian Community College
Students who complete Meridian Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,430 |
| 2 years | $17,794 |
| 3 years | $24,515 |
| 4 years | $30,303 |
| 5 years | $35,352 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Meridian Community College take home a median $30,303, compared with $38,301 for all Meridian Community College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Meridian Community College comes in at $4,989.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Meridian Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Meridian Community College are 55% women (114) and 45% men (92).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Among the 206 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Meridian Community College, 55% were women (114) and 45% were men (92).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 69 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Meridian Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Meridian Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | 206 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Meridian Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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