Location: Meridian, MS•In-State Tuition: $3,932•Out-of-State Tuition: $5,992
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$27,890
26th percentile
60th percentile in Mississippi
Est. Median DebtEstimated
$15,000
Est. from MS median (3 programs)
Sample: 21 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Where Meridian Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services associates's programs nationally

Meridian Community College (estimated ±10%)Other health and medical administrative services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Meridian Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Meridian Community College earns $28k — 26th percentile among health and medical administrative services associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Meridian Community College$27,890$35,124+26%
Hinds Community College$29,949$25,753-14%
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College$28,198$25,087-11%
Holmes Community College$23,986$24,893+4%
Pearl River Community College$18,372$16,503-10%

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Meridian Community CollegeMeridian$3,932$27,890$35,124$15,000*—
Hinds Community CollegeRaymond$3,825$29,949$25,753$27,570*0.92
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston$3,950$28,198$25,087—*—
Itawamba Community CollegeFulton$3,420$27,338——*—
Holmes Community CollegeGoodman$3,510$23,986$24,893$15,000*0.63
Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville$3,650$18,372$16,503$14,000*0.76
National Median—$31,719—$23,000*0.73
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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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.