MCC Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Meridian Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for MCC graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $24,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $30,500. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $50,300 , followed by Health and Medical Administrative Services at $31,400 , and Precision Metal Working at $23,300 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Meridian Community College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Meridian Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $50,300
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) $31,400
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $23,300
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $21,400
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $18,700
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $12,800

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175935.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026