Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (MCC-KC)
Public two-year college in Kansas City, MO that costs an average of $9,851 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,851
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,475
PublicLarge city10,649 undergraduates
Cost of MCC-KC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,722 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,630 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $2,136 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,851 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,359 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,878 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,940 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,822 |
| $110,001+ | $15,098 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MCC-KC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,941 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,475 |
| Rank in Missouri (earnings) | 6th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,115 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $115 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 33% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.6% |
Majors and programs at MCC-KC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 117 | $89,129 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 110 | $49,333 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 19 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 44 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 42 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 92 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 22 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,376 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 30 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 63 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 219 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 196 | $71,416 | $15,252 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 86 | $61,193 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $58,142 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 91 | $52,758 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 28 | $51,439 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 60 | $50,006 | — |
| Computer Programming | 106 | $46,295 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | $39,395 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 93 | $38,590 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,402 | $36,637 | $8,651 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Biology | 31 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 51 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering | 29 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 17 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 69 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 39 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Missouri
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton | $2,967 | — | $40,196 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | $15,488 | — | $40,171 |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | $7,871 | — | $46,866 |
| Moberly Area Community College | Moberly | $6,946 | — | $41,321 |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | $9,656 | — | $38,956 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | $9,098 | — | $39,215 |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | $6,878 | — | $43,443 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | $15,991 | — | $59,085 |
About MCC-KC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, MO |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 10,649 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | mcckc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MCC-KC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,722 a year (tuition and fees: $3,630 in-state, $9,600 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,851 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,359.
How much do MCC-KC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,475 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 19 similar colleges in Missouri.
What is MCC-KC's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.