Meridian College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Meridian College is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, Florida with approximately 144 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $32,089 per year. Typical graduates earn $20,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a concerning story here: graduates earn a median of just $20,100 ten years after enrolling, yet the average student pays $32,089 per year before even factoring in debt. The $13,000 median debt at graduation is relatively modest, but it does little to offset the reality that this school's cost-to-earnings ratio is hard to justify for most students. Unless you have a very specific program reason for choosing this school and a clear plan for how your career earnings will improve beyond that $20K figure, there are likely more financially sound options worth exploring first.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (144 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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