Nursing at Meridian Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Meridian Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meridian Community College is in Meridian, MS.
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Online Class Availability at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Among 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Meridian Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Meridian Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #129 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #351 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #761 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Meridian Community College
Graduates of Meridian Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,278 |
| 2 years | $51,224 |
| 3 years | $53,635 |
| 4 years | $61,357 |
| 5 years | $72,722 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Meridian Community College report median earnings of $61,357, compared with $38,301 for all Meridian Community College graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Meridian Community College stands at $15,545.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Meridian Community College
This Nursing program at Meridian Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 119 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Meridian Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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