Allied Health Professions at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is in Nashville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 520 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
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Online Class Availability at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Many students take online classes at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Of 805 students, 24 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 781 (97%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Use these rankings to compare Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #25 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #292 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1029 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Students who complete Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,286 |
| 2 years | $56,979 |
| 3 years | $60,730 |
| 4 years | $63,072 |
| 5 years | $75,926 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting report median earnings of $63,072, compared with $63,072 for all Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is $18,129.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 82% women (427) and 18% men (93).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Of the 26 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 69% were women (18) and 31% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, above the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
This Allied Health Professions program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 520 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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