Meridian Technology Center

https://www.meridiantech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$8,993

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

797

14.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.2%

30 Graduates

About

Meridian Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Payne County, OK. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Meridian Technology Center were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (34 degrees awarded), Pre-Engineering (29 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (27 degrees).

In 2021, 444 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian Technology Center. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (316 degrees), 8.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,993.

In 2021, 21% of undergraduate students attending Meridian Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,993

2021 Value

16.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Meridian Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,993. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Meridian Technology Center grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Meridian Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21% of undergraduate students at Meridian Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 61.5% with respect to 2020, when 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Meridian Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Meridian Technology Center was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Meridian Technology Center had a total enrollment of 797 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Technology Center is 112 students and the part-time enrollment is 685. This means that 14.1% of students enrolled at Meridian Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Meridian Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 9.28% Two or More Races, 6.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Black or African American, 1.51% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Meridian Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

14.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Meridian Technology Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 797 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Technology Center is 112 and the part-time enrollment is 685.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Meridian Technology Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Meridian Technology Center was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Meridian Technology Center had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Meridian Technology Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
581 enrolled students
Two or More Races
74 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Meridian Technology Center is 72.9% White, 9.28% Two or More Races, 6.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Black or African American, 1.51% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 0 more women than men received degrees from Meridian Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Meridian Technology Center is white (316 degrees awarded). There were 8.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Meridian Technology Center is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (34 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Engineering (29 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Meridian Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (56 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Precision Production (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center are Other managers (43,347 people), Construction managers (40,234 people), Software developers (32,243 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,778 people), and Chief executives & legislators (13,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center in 2021 are Construction (56 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center are Construction (56 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center are Construction (95,628 people), Computer Systems Design (47,097 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (20,420 people), Restaurants & Food Services (18,743 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,562 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Meridian Technology Center.

Most Common (2021)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
34 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
29 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Meridian Technology Center was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Meridian Technology Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

222

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

222

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 222 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (222).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Meridian Technology Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 10 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 16 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Meridian Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Meridian Technology Center is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
316 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Meridian Technology Center is white (316 degrees awarded). There were 8.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

6.98% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
167 degrees awarded
White Female
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian Technology Center is white male (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (149 degrees).