Meridian College

Private for-profit certificate school in Sarasota, FL that costs an average of $34,295 a year after financial aid and graduates 65% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$34,295
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
65%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,487

Private for-profitSmall city163 undergraduates

Cost of Meridian College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$37,800
Average net price after aid$34,295

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$33,285
$30,001–48,000$35,335
$48,001–75,000$37,800

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Meridian College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate65%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,845
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,487
Rank in Florida (earnings)21st of 134 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,937
Typical monthly loan payment$147 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants72%
Students with federal loans72%

Majors and programs at Meridian College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$52,196$18,661
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services9$29,017—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services40$27,590$13,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions13——
Health and Medical Administrative Services8——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$64,423$28,334
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions33$38,682$20,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1——
Health and Medical Administrative Services2——

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About Meridian College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationSarasota, FL
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates163
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitemeridian.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Meridian College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $37,800 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $34,295 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $33,285.

How much do Meridian College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,487 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 134 similar colleges in Florida.

What is Meridian College's graduation rate?

65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.