Is Meridian College worth it?
Meridian College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Sarasota, Florida (small city). It awarded 49 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, diagnostic medical sonography technician and dental assisting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,651
Median earnings 4 years after
$41,872
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,735
Average net price
$29,812
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
49
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
163
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,939 | $34,911 | 89 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $54,072 | $63,036 | 69 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,241 | $85,057 | 67 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $37,886 | $46,151 | 38 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,764 | $37,829 | 24 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,848 | N/A | 20 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $31,980 | $20,278 | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 17 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 2 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Meridian College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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