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Meridian Technology Center, Oklahoma

Overview of Meridian Technology Center

Meridian Technology Center is in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Meridian Technology Center issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers many areas of study. Meridian Technology Center tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Meridian Technology Center Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Body

Approximately 686 students study at the school (in 2005).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our purpose is to make life more rewarding for all. The people we serve are YOU: high school students, adults, business persons, industry personnel, entrepreneurs single parents, displaced homemakers, dislocated workers--those who need skills for their livelihood or personal enhancement. Meridian Technology Center's training programs, workshops, and seminars are designed to serve the needs of our patrons."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Meridian Technology Center

Meridian Technology Center
1312 S Sangre Rd
Stillwater, OK 74074-1899
General Phone: (405) 377-3333
Admissions Phone: (405) 377-3333
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 377-3333
http://www.meridian-technology.com

Meridian Technology Center Programs and Degrees (2005)

Meridian Technology Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair124automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, computer repair
Production Trades65machine shop assistant, welding
Medicine63health professions
Beauty And Cosmetology62cosmetology
Office And Administration55administrative assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts37chef training
Medical Support And Technology36radiation therapist
Construction Trades35carpentry, masonry
Business And Management30electronic commerce, banking
Nursing And Emergency Medicine25licensed practical nurse
Computer Science And Engineering23computer networking, computer applications programming
Engineering Technician22drafting
Therapy And Counseling21massage therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Meridian Technology Center in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year31619
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24720
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years352

Student Body

In 2005, Meridian Technology Center had a total enrollment of 686 students (319 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian6%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1833%
18-1932%
20-218%
22-248%
25-296%
30-344%
35-393%
40-495%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma100%

Meridian Technology Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %
Part-Time76 %

Meridian Technology Center Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Stillwater, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Meridian Technology Center Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Meridian Technology Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Meridian Technology Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Meridian Technology Center Number of degree programs
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 5%Meridian Technology Center Number of students
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in medicine
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Meridian Technology Center Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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