Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE · Public · Associate degree-granting
Mid-Plains Community College is a public institution in North Platte, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 937 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,059 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 49.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,995, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.01x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,235 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,059
Graduation Rate
49.1%
Median Debt
$9,995
Average Net Price
$5,235
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.01x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
937
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,530
Pell Grant Rate
18.0%
Federal Loan Rate
10.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,853
Income $30K–$48K
$3,390
Income $48K–$75K
$4,329
Income $110K+
$10,031
Student Demographics
Women
56.2%
White
72.8%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.2%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (24)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,282 | 181 |
| Registered Nursing | $70,801 | 20 |
| Business Administration & Management | $35,759 | 20 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,259 | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 24 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 12 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- 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 Colleges in Nebraska
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nebraska
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nebraska
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI Colleges in Nebraska
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