St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Cottleville, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, St Charles Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,017 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,422 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 23.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,187, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.86x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,837 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Computer Programming, Business Administration & Management, and Design & Applied Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,422
Graduation Rate
23.9%
Median Debt
$6,187
Average Net Price
$5,837
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.63x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.86x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,017
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,048
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,096
Pell Grant Rate
24.6%
Federal Loan Rate
6.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,436
Income $30K–$48K
$4,407
Income $48K–$75K
$7,698
Income $110K+
$9,348
Student Demographics
Women
61.2%
White
66.2%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Missouri State Board of Nursing — Practical Nursing Programs, Associate Degree Nursing Programs (Accredited)
Programs (37)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,073 | 523 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,596 | 78 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 63 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 40 |
| Secondary Education | $30,667 | 31 |
| Biology | $36,428 | 23 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $44,209 | 19 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 33 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 14 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Second Language Learning | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Associate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 1 |
| Public Health | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health 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 English Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Missouri
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Missouri
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Missouri
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