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Meridian Technology Center

Overview of Meridian Technology Center

Meridian Technology Center is in Stillwater, OK. 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 production trades.

Meridian Technology Center Selectivity

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

Student Body

Approximately 681 students study at the school (in 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Providing learning in demand, on demand, for individuals, industries, and communities."

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
http://www.meridian-technology.com

Meridian Technology Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology33cosmetology
Mechanics And Repair28automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, computer repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine25licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Production Trades23welding, machine shop assistant
Construction Trades20carpentry, masonry, power transmission
Medicine18health professions
Therapy And Counseling15massage therapy
Office And Administration14administrative assistant
Engineering Technician14drafting, manufacturing tech
Media12desktop publishing and imaging
Medical Support And Technology9radiation therapist, pharmacy tech
Engineering9engineering
Computer Science And Engineering7computer networking
Cooking And Culinary Arts5chef training
Science And Laboratory Technician4biology tech
Business And Management4accounting, banking
Medical Administration4medical office assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Meridian Technology Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20023
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years292
Award of less than 1 academic year152

Student Body

In 2007, Meridian Technology Center had a total enrollment of 681 students (332 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian9%
Unknown14%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1951%
20-2111%
22-2410%
25-298%
30-344%
35-392%
40-494%
50-641%

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

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma100%

Meridian Technology Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time84 %
Part-Time70 %

Meridian Technology Center Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Meridian Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2060800)

Meridian Technology Center Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Mason/Masonry

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

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

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

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

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

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 students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 5%Meridian Technology Center Number of students
% of degrees in engineering
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 9%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Meridian Technology Center Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medicine
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 12%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in media
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 14%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in media
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Meridian Technology Center % of degrees in production trades
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Meridian Technology Center Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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