Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Kansas City, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,649 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,796 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 31.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,073, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.05x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,398 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Machinist, Industrial Production Technology, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,796
Graduation Rate
31.4%
Median Debt
$10,073
Average Net Price
$8,398
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.05x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,649
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,600
Pell Grant Rate
30.9%
Federal Loan Rate
4.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,279
Income $30K–$48K
$7,449
Income $48K–$75K
$9,621
Income $110K+
$13,171
Student Demographics
Women
60.4%
White
53.2%
Black
17.2%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian
3.0%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,321 | 1,209 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,359 | 104 |
| Computer Programming | $73,172 | 52 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,973 | 51 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 49 |
| Secondary Education | $36,771 | 43 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,195 | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $47,408 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,501 | 18 |
| Engineering | $80,843 | 17 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $28,243 | 15 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 14 |
| Biology | Not reported | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,194 |
| Machinist | $57,729 | 88 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 54 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $51,184 | 54 |
| Fire Protection | $56,042 | 49 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,988 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 29 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 16 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 11 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Practical Nursing | $56,444 | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | $49,056 | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 5 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Missouri
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Missouri
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