Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Meridian Technology Center is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $1,800. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Meridian Technology Center.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Welding Technology/Welder $1,800$385600 Hours5 Months $10,695
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,500$6901,500 Hours17 Months $16,042
3Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,600$1,7711,463 Hours14 Months $18,035
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $3,105$811,035 Hours10 Months $16,505
5Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,800$645600 Hours6 Months $4,480
6Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $3,150$4631,050 Hours10 Months $14,851

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,009 students attended Meridian Technology Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 9 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 135 (full-time) and 32 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Meridian Technology Center is 48% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,009
Graduation Rate48%
Number of Faculty9
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Meridian Technology Center is $1,800 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
24% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,529 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$1,800
Books & Supplies$385
Off-Campus Room & Board$6,625
Off-Campus Expenses$4,415
Average Financial Amount$4,529

Offered Certificate Programs

Meridian Technology Center offers 47 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 494 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate100
Less than 1-Year Certificate220308
2 Years Certificate230177
4 Years Certificate109
Total470494

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Meridian Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 494 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 308 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 177 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 9 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total0
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 8 completers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications6
Cloud Computing0
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Personal and Culinary Services 28 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts28
Engineering Technology 20 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician8
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology9
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 11 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science11
Construction Trades 57 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter21
Electrician36
Mechanics and Repairers 20 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician17
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology3
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 49 completers
Welding Technology/Welder47
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 62 completers
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist2
Medical/Clinical Assistant32
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant15
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide13
Business 5 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5
Total308
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism 0 completers
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0
Communications Technologies 6 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects6
Computer and Information Sciences 12 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance8
Personal and Culinary Services 33 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist31
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts2
Engineering 23 completers
Engineering23
Pre-Engineering0
Engineering Technology 8 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 19 completers
Biomedical Sciences19
Mechanics and Repairers 21 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Graphic Design8
Cinematography and Film/Video Production5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 27 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder2
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25
Business 9 completers
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies9
Total177
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 9 completers
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer9
Total9

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,009 students have enrolled into Meridian Technology Center. By gender, 517 male and 492 female students are attending the school.
There are 603 White (59.76%), 33 Black/African American (3.27%), 103 Hispanic (10.21%), 24 Asian (2.38%), and 346 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,009517492
American Indian/Native American833647
Asian241410
Black/African American331716
Hispanic1036241
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White603307296
Two More864442
Un-Known743539
Non-resident Alien000

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