Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Omaha, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Metropolitan Community College Area serves students across multiple degree programs. With 8,775 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,773 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 27.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,217, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,982 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Computer & Information Sciences, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,773
Graduation Rate
27.2%
Median Debt
$8,217
Average Net Price
$4,982
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.89x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.72x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
8,775
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,375
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,950
Pell Grant Rate
18.6%
Federal Loan Rate
6.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,151
Income $30K–$48K
$3,894
Income $48K–$75K
$5,150
Income $110K+
$9,477
Student Demographics
Women
58.4%
White
43.6%
Black
12.0%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Associate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,703 | 501 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $68,711 | 134 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $90,225 | 82 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,202 | 80 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $42,343 | 64 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,473 | 64 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 41 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $56,833 | 41 |
| Health Services Administration | $45,781 | 37 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 26 |
| Machinist | $54,754 | 25 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 23 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 23 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,913 | 22 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,500 | 18 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | $56,324 | 15 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,255 | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | $36,162 | 14 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 10 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 151 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 66 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 54 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 45 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 36 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 30 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 27 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 19 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 17 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 16 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 16 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Business | Not reported | 12 |
| Finance | Not reported | 11 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 6 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 6 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science | Associate | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades, General | Associate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Educational Assessment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
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