State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Sedalia, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, State Fair Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,694 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,562 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 42.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.39x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,985 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Secondary Education, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,562
Graduation Rate
42.0%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$7,985
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.23x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.39x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,694
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,176
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,416
Pell Grant Rate
35.6%
Federal Loan Rate
11.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,288
Income $30K–$48K
$7,309
Income $48K–$75K
$8,272
Income $110K+
$10,858
Student Demographics
Women
63.1%
White
76.6%
Black
6.0%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.8%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Missouri State Board of Nursing — Practical Nursing Programs, Associate Degree Nursing Programs (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,941 | 381 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,875 | 54 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $61,646 | 25 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | $33,299 | 16 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | $62,355 | 10 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $62,095 | 48 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 22 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 13 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services | Associate | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Business 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
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Missouri
- Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri
- Best ROI Colleges in Missouri
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Missouri
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