Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS · Associate's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
Meridian Community College graduates in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Meridian Community College Compares for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
All 962 colleges reporting registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chabot College Hayward, CA | $163,641 | $148,903 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA | $160,743 | $146,266 | #2 | $101,064 |
| 3 | Unitek College Fremont, CA | $150,789 | $137,208 | #3 | $120,006 |
| 4 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $147,965 | $134,638 | #4 | — |
| 5 | College of Marin Kentfield, CA | $147,805 | $134,493 | #5 | $98,893 |
| 6 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $144,794 | $131,753 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | $140,512 | $127,857 | #7 | $82,879 |
| 8 | San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA | $140,130 | $127,509 | #8 | $97,843 |
| 9 | Merritt College Oakland, CA | $138,291 | $125,836 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $137,935 | $125,512 | #11 | $104,423 |
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| 683 | Paris Junior College Paris, TX | $75,530 | $76,792 | #737 | $78,821 |
| 684 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord, NC | $75,513 | $81,036 | #579 | $71,240 |
| 685 | Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LA | $75,487 | $87,382 | #306 | $74,622 |
| 686 | Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | $75,469 | $91,567 | #198 | $65,755 |
| 687 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $75,469 | $74,148 | #825 | $66,171 |
| 688 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $75,462 | $85,446 | #375 | $57,093 |
| 689 | Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT | $75,459 | $71,517 | #888 | $63,117 |
Other Majors at Meridian Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $49,316 | $43,829 | #534 of 560 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,896 | $27,890 | #108 of 286 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,315 | $24,817 | #523 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,526 | $28,895 | #335 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Meridian Community College registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,755 one year after graduating and $75,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Meridian Community College rank for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing?
Among 962 colleges reporting earnings for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates, Meridian Community College ranks #686 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing at Meridian Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($80,813), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,097.
← All data for Meridian Community College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.