Meridian Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,156
students enrolled
819
degrees and certificates a year
34%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,351
average net price a year
Tuition $3,658 in state, $5,718 out of state
$28,752
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$31,002
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 36% | 296 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 27% | 218 |
| Transportation | 7% | 58 |
| Precision production | 7% | 57 |
| Personal & culinary services | 5% | 42 |
AI and data programs
Meridian Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Meridian Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lauderdale County, where the college is.
24
open professional jobs
2
entry level
4%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Lauderdale County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$50,033
median household income
Lauderdale County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (1 open).
Hiring most: Air National Guard Units (3), IES Holdings (3), Department of the Air Force (1), Dizario Search (1), Ethos Contracting Group (1), Fairbanks Scales (1), Ideal Software Systems (1), IPS PowerServe (1).
What they hire for: Operations (6), Engineering (3), Sales (3), Human Resources (2), Programs (2), Academic (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Twin Districts Workforce Development Area.
- Meridian WIN Job CenterMeridian · 601-553-9511 · Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.- Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Meridian Community College?
- Meridian Community College enrolls about 2,156 students and is a public 2-year institution in Meridian, Mississippi. It awards about 819 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Meridian Community College?
- 34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Meridian Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,752 six years after entry and $31,002 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Meridian Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Meridian Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Meridian Community College?
- 24 open professional jobs are listed in Lauderdale County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Air National Guard Units has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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