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Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, Tennessee · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1507 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN 37218 · Phone: 615678819610 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a private for-profit trade school in Nashville, Tennessee, offering surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
The state average completion rate is 64.3%, though this campus's own rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $6,840 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $62,978, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in federal data; federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 26.2% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $47,620 | $60,530 | $64,430 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 496 | $58,566 | $56,979 | $6,840 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $72,963 | not reported | $13,174 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a private for-profit trade school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, at this campus. The school primarily awards surgical technologist programs, with 513 completers reported in this field and about 805 undergraduate students enrolled overall.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 64.3% for comparable programs in Tennessee, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,840, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $62,978. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
This campus centers on surgical technologist training, which suggests a program length and format oriented toward a focused career pathway rather than a broad multi-year degree, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. It may suit those seeking to enter surgical support roles, including career changers, but prospective students should confirm program length, schedule, and admissions details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, check with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting offers surgical technologist programs, with 513 completers reported in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with accreditation status listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 64.3%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,840, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $62,978, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 615678819610 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461324.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on a single career-oriented field, surgical technology, may suit career changers, but specific fit depends on schedule and program length details not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check with state licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting at 615678819610 or through its website at https://www.meridian-institute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering surgical technologist programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for comparable listings.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.