Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

www.meridian-institute.edu/

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2013 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,995

2019 Student Loan

3.02%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

774

95.3% Full-Time

About

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting were Surgical Technologist (35 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. 75.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (352 degrees), 6.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is $5,995, which is $−5,990 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2013, the median undergraduate tuition at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is $5,995

In 2021, 22% of undergraduate students attending Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,995

2013 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2013, the cost of tuition at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was $5,995.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (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

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

22% of undergraduate students at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2020, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (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.

3.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was 3.02%, which represents 7 out of the 232 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 Institute of Surgical Assisting had a total enrollment of 774 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 738 students and the part-time enrollment is 36. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.3% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, and 0.129% Asian.

Students enrolled at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.1%), followed by White Male (12.3%) and Black or African American Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 774 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 738 and the part-time enrollment is 36.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
490 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students
Black or African American
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 63.3% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, and 0.129% Asian. 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, 244 more women than men received degrees from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is white (352 degrees awarded). There were 6.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is Surgical Technologist (35 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (486 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in 2021 are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Surgical Technologist

Most Common (2021)

35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Surgical Technologist with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

365

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, which is 0.332 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (365).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Surgical Technologist, which is 0.332 times less than the 365 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Surgical Technologist, which is 3.02 times more than the 121 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
352 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is white (352 degrees awarded). There were 6.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

5.56% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
282 degrees awarded
White Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is white female (282 degrees awarded). There were 4.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (70 degrees).

Operations

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.83M

2021 Salaries

41.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting paid a median of $1.83M in salaries, a 41.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$507k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting paid a total of $507k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.