Meridian Technology Center

https://www.meridiantech.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$9,685

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

806

14.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

60%

12 Graduates

About

Meridian Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Payne County, OK. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Meridian Technology Center were Pre-Engineering (24 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (23 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2022, 429 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian Technology Center. 43.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (295 degrees), 6.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,685.

In 2022, 35% of undergraduate students attending Meridian Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$9,685

2022 Value

7.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Meridian Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,685. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Meridian Technology Center grew by 7.69%.

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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35% of undergraduate students at Meridian Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 66.7% with respect to 2021, when 21% 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.

Enrollment

Meridian Technology Center had a total enrollment of 806 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Technology Center is 114 students and the part-time enrollment is 692. 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 63% White, 12.8% Two or More Races, 5.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 2.98% Black or African American, 1.74% Asian, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Meridian Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

14.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Meridian Technology Center in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 806 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Technology Center is 114 and the part-time enrollment is 692.

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

79%

2022 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 79%.

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 (2022)

White
508 enrolled students
Two or More Races
103 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Meridian Technology Center is 63% White, 12.8% Two or More Races, 5.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 2.98% Black or African American, 1.74% Asian, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 53 fewer women than men received degrees from Meridian Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Meridian Technology Center is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 6.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Meridian Technology Center is Pre-Engineering (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (23 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (53 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (558,415 people), Other managers (132,177 people), Computer occupations, all other (119,028 people), Computer & information systems managers (111,200 people), and Computer programmers (93,300 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center in 2022 are Construction (53 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (51 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Meridian Technology Center are Construction (53 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (51 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (580,869 people), Construction (134,059 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (92,158 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (78,740 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (72,713 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 (2022)

Pre-Engineering
24 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
23 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Meridian Technology Center was Pre-Engineering with 24 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

241

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center, which is 1.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (188).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center in Welding Technology, which is 21 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Technology Center in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 25% of students graduating from Meridian Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Meridian Technology Center is Female and White (71.4% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
295 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
43 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Meridian Technology Center is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 6.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

4.2% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
176 degrees awarded
White Female
119 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian Technology Center is white male (176 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (119 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$8.4M

2022 Salaries

1.62%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Meridian Technology Center paid a median of $8.4M in salaries, a 1.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.19% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.97% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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