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Health Professions at Meridian Community College

289 Total Degrees Awarded
3 Award Levels Offered
#6 Best Rank — Associate's

Here is an overview of this program at MCC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #6 out of 18 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Health Professions Degrees Available at MCC

The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at MCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Associate’s 185
Undergraduate Certificate 84
Certificate 20

MCC Health Professions Associate’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Meridian Community College awarded 185 associate’s degrees in health professions.

Associate’s Rankings

MCC is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi 6
Best Value Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi 11
Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 121
Best Value Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 149
Best Value Health Professions Associate Degree Schools 388
Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools 557

MCC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$4,078 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$12,161 Average Student Debt

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $3,320 $6,158
Fees $320 $320

Find out more about MCC tuition and fees.

Associate’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.

MCC gender breakdown of Health Professions Associate's degree grads The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at MCC are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meridian Community College with a associate’s in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at Meridian Community College
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 76
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 89
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 17

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Associate’s)

MCC granted 119 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (47%).

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (Associate’s)

MCC awarded 11 associate’s completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).

Physical Therapy Assistant (Associate’s)

MCC conferred 9 associate’s completions in physical therapy assistant in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (Associate’s)

MCC awarded 9 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).

Surgical Technology/Technologist (Associate’s)

MCC granted 8 associate’s completions in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate’s)

MCC awarded 8 associate’s completions in clinical/medical laboratory technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (Associate’s)

MCC granted 7 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (86%).

Medical/Clinical Assistant (Associate’s)

MCC granted 5 associate’s degrees in medical/clinical assistant in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (60%).

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (Associate’s)

MCC awarded 4 associate’s completions in health information/medical records technology/technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (75%).

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Associate’s)

MCC conferred 3 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (Associate’s)

MCC conferred 2 associate’s completions in health and medical administrative services, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).

MCC Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Meridian Community College awarded 84 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.

Undergraduate Certificate Rankings

MCC has not been ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.

Undergraduate Certificate Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 4% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 96% went to women.

MCC gender breakdown of Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate degree grads The majority of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at MCC are Black or African American. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meridian Community College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at Meridian Community College
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 46
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 7

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Undergraduate Certificate)

MCC conferred 41 undergraduate certificate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (68%).

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (Undergraduate Certificate)

MCC conferred 26 undergraduate certificate completions in health and medical administrative services, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (58%).

Dental Assisting/Assistant (Undergraduate Certificate)

MCC conferred 12 undergraduate certificate degrees in dental assisting/assistant in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Undergraduate Certificate)

MCC awarded 5 undergraduate certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).

MCC Health Professions Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Meridian Community College handed out 20 certificate degrees in health professions.

Certificate Rankings

MCC has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.

Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 5% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 95% went to women.

MCC gender breakdown of Health Professions Certificate degree grads The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at MCC are Black or African American. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meridian Community College with a certificate in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at Meridian Community College
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (Certificate)

MCC awarded 20 certificate completions in nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).

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