Health and Medical Administrative Services at Meridian Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Meridian Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Meridian Community College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all health and medical administrative services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College | $27,890 | $35,124 | — | — |
| Hinds Community College | $29,949 | $25,753 | $27,570 | 0.92 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | $28,198 | $25,087 | — | — |
| Itawamba Community College | $27,338 | — | — | — |
| Holmes Community College | $23,986 | $24,893 | $15,000 | 0.63 |
| Pearl River Community College | $18,372 | $16,503 | $14,000 | 0.76 |
| National Median | $31,719 | — | $23,000 | 0.73 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $3,825 | $29,949 | $27,570 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston | $3,950 | $28,198 | — |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $3,420 | $27,338 | — |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $3,510 | $23,986 | $15,000 |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $3,650 | $18,372 | $14,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Meridian Community College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.