Allied Health Services at Meridian Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Services, take a look at what Meridian Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meridian Community College sits in Meridian, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 allied health services degrees were awarded at Meridian Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Meridian Community College
Online coursework is an option at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) studied exclusively online and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Meridian Community College
Rankings can help you compare Meridian Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 251 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Meridian Community College
Those who finish Meridian Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,684 |
| 2 years | $44,384 |
| 3 years | $41,650 |
| 4 years | $39,531 |
| 5 years | $40,124 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Meridian Community College take home a median $39,531, compared with $38,301 for all Meridian Community College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Services graduates at Meridian Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Meridian Community College are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Of the 14 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Meridian Community College, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Allied Health Services 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 Allied Health Services Concentrations at Meridian Community College
The Allied Health Services program at Meridian Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Meridian Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.