Similar Schools to Meridian Technology Center
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Meridian Technology Center has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Meridian Technology Center is Welding Technology/Welder. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $1,800 and the national average is $10,695.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Welding Technology/Welder program. The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Meridian Technology Center with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $1,800 | $10,695 | $901 | 600 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $4,500 | $16,042 | $500 | 1000 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 3 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,835 | $16,505 | $81 | 945 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 4 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,072 | $18,035 | $1,463 | 1597 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 5 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $1,800 | $4,480 | $637 | 600 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
| 6 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $3,150 | $14,851 | $463 | 1050 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Meridian Technology Center is $1,800 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Meridian Technology Center offers the alternative tuition plans .
35% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,772 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $1,800 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $901 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $4,775 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,600 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,772 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Meridian Technology Center offers 41 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 444 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 19 | 0 | 231 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 21 | 0 | 212 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 444 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 231 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 212 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 1 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Total | 1 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 806 students are attending at Meridian Technology Center. There are 9 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 128 (full-time) and 25 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Meridian Technology Center is 60% and the retention rate is 79% at the school.
| Student Population | 806 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Number of Faculty | 9 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
Student Population at Meridian Technology Center
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 797 students enrolled into Meridian Technology Center. By gender, 442 male and 355 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Meridian Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 797 | 442 | 355 |
| Full-time | 112 | 32 | 80 |
| Part-tme | 685 | 410 | 275 |
There are 581 White (72.90%), 21 Black/African American (2.63%), 44 Hispanic (5.52%), 12 Asian (1.51%), and 181 students with other races attending Meridian Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 797 | 442 | 355 |
| American Indian/Native American | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Asian | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Black/African American | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 581 | 338 | 243 |
| Two More | 74 | 39 | 35 |
| Un-Known | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Meridian Technology Center, 168 students are aged 20 to 24 (21.08% of total students), 554 students are aged below 20 (69.51%), 5 students are aged above 50 (1.25%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 797 | 442 | 355 |
| Under 18 | 171 | 87 | 84 |
| Age 18-19 | 383 | 224 | 159 |
| Age 20-21 | 95 | 71 | 24 |
| Age 22-24 | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Age 25-29 | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Age 30-34 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Age 35-39 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Age 40-49 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Age 50-64 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Meridian Technology Center is accredited by (6/27/1979 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Meridian Technology Center.
1312 South Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK
405-377-3333