Meridian Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Meridian Community College at a glance

• 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

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.

• 18

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Lauderdale County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $50,033

  median household income

  Lauderdale County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (2 open).

Hiring most: Air National Guard Units (2), Blue Cross of Idaho (2), IES Holdings (2), American Civil Constructors (1), Berkley W R (1), Commander, Navy Installations Command (1), Ideal Software Systems (1), Mastec (1).

What they hire for: Clinical (2), Finance (2), Operations (2), Sales (2), Academic (1), Customer Success (1). Clinical 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?

18 open professional jobs are listed in Lauderdale County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Air National Guard Units has the most openings.