Meridian Community College

Meridian Community College is a public two-year institution located in Meridian, Mississippi. It enrolls 3,665 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 44% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 60% (IPEDS 2023), serving a broad range of students pursuing technical and health-related credentials.

The college offers an extensive catalog of career and technical programs. Health-focused offerings include Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Health and Medical Administrative Services. Technical and trades programs include Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Telecommunications Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Credentials are offered at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Meridian, a mid-sized city in eastern Mississippi, Meridian Community College serves as a key workforce training resource for the surrounding region. It provides accessible pathways into healthcare, skilled trades, and technical fields for students in Lauderdale County and beyond.