Metropolitan Community College Area
Public two-year college in Omaha, NE that costs an average of $3,811 a year after financial aid and graduates 32% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,811
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
32%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,353
PublicLarge city8,775 undergraduates
Cost of Metropolitan Community College Area
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,632 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,420 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,018 |
| Books and supplies | $1,545 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,811 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,956 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,831 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,943 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $5,824 |
| $110,001+ | $9,206 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Metropolitan Community College Area's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 60% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,010 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,353 |
| Rank in Nebraska (earnings) | 3rd of 8 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,006 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.0% |
Majors and programs at Metropolitan Community College Area
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 503 | $46,087 | $7,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 56 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 23 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 14 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 94 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 32 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 29 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 150 | — | $7,943 |
| Computer Programming | 7 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 35 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 28 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 37 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 43 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 15 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 161 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 62 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Human Services | 4 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 33 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 144 | — | $6,125 |
| Precision Metal Working | 116 | — | — |
| Precision Production Trades | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 18 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 162 | $77,958 | $5,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 126 | $76,440 | $5,614 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 48 | $65,481 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 61 | $53,959 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 43 | $52,550 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 126 | $51,938 | $7,496 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 260 | $48,481 | $8,856 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 215 | $44,801 | $8,993 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 | $44,095 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,053 | $41,152 | $7,408 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 64 | $40,676 | $10,476 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 39 | $40,238 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 140 | $37,105 | $9,628 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 58 | $34,733 | — |
| Human Services | 44 | $33,607 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 47 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 17 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 26 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 58 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 19 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 23 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 37 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 49 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 74 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 37 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 40 | — | $10,040 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Production Trades | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Nebraska
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk | $6,395 | — | $46,747 |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte | $7,377 | — | $43,212 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff | $5,979 | — | $41,934 |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy | $21,439 | — | $28,031 |
| Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago | $7,457 | — | $34,008 |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis | $13,501 | — | $61,819 |
About Metropolitan Community College Area
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 8,775 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | mccneb.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Metropolitan Community College Area cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,632 a year (tuition and fees: $3,420 in-state, $5,018 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,811 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,956.
How much do Metropolitan Community College Area graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,353 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 8 similar colleges in Nebraska.
What is Metropolitan Community College Area's graduation rate?
32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.