Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

www.meridian-institute.edu

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2013 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,995

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

788

94.9% Full-Time

About

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting were Surgical Technologist (496 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 513 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. 78% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (364 degrees), 5.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is $5,995, which is $−7,817 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 224 total borrowers.

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Costs

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

In 2023, 21% of undergraduate students attending Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% 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

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

21% of undergraduate students at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 90.9% with respect to 2022, when 11% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 224 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 788 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 748 students and the part-time enrollment is 40. This means that 94.9% 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 68.9% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, and 5.96% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.3%), followed by White Male (11.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 788 students. The full-time enrollment at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 748 and the part-time enrollment is 40.

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 (2023)

White
543 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
111 enrolled students
Black or African American
87 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is 68.9% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, and 5.96% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 287 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 (364 degrees awarded). There were 5.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is Surgical Technologist (496 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (513 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 (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in 2023 are Health (513 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Health (513 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Health (513 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

496 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Surgical Technologist with 496 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

400

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, which is 0.282 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (400).

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 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Surgical Technologist, which is 0.282 times less than the 400 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 400 degrees were awarded to men at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Surgical Technologist, which is 3.54 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
364 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 5.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
304 degrees awarded
White Male
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is white female (304 degrees awarded). There were 5.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (60 degrees).

Operations

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting employs 8 Instructors. Most academics at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are: Management, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.93M

2023 Salaries

16.9%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting paid a median of $1.93M in salaries, a 16.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 26.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 41.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$616k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting paid a total of $616k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting was Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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

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