Meridian Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,156 students.
About This School
Meridian Community College is a public institution located in Meridian, Mississippi with approximately 2,156 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,351 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Meridian Community College is a public community college in Meridian, Mississippi. Founded in 1937, it was originally named Meridian Junior College but changed its name in 1987.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college path — at just $6,811/year average net price and a median debt of only $4,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $31,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear career or transfer outcome. This school makes the most sense as a cost-conscious stepping stone, not necessarily a destination in itself.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (2,156 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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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