Meridian College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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163
students enrolled
57
degrees and certificates a year
51%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$29,812
average net price a year
$36,705
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$33,735
median earnings, 10 years after entry
75% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 67% | 38 |
| Personal & culinary services | 33% | 19 |
AI and data programs
Meridian 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 College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sarasota County, where the college is.
170
open professional jobs
14
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
5%
ask for AI skills
8 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Sarasota County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$80,633
median household income
Sarasota County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (7 open).
Hiring most: Slidell Memorial Hospital (7), Caci, Inc. - Federal (5), Atwell (4), Brookdale Senior Living (4), PNC Financial Services Group (4), Amgen (3), EoS Fitness (3), Heico (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (32), Sales (27), Operations (25), Finance (11), Legal (8), Clinical (7). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: CareerSource Suncoast.
- CareerSource SuncoastSarasota · 941-358-4200 · 8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Meridian College?
- Meridian College enrolls about 163 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Sarasota, Florida. It awards about 57 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Meridian College?
- 51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Meridian College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,705 six years after entry and $33,735 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Meridian College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Meridian 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 College?
- 170 open professional jobs are listed in Sarasota County, 14 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Slidell Memorial Hospital has the most openings.
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