Mineral Area College (MAC)
Public two-year college in Park Hills, MO that costs an average of $9,448 a year after financial aid and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,448
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,739
PublicTown (distant)1,592 undergraduates
Cost of MAC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,508 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,960 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,870 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $6,200 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,448 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,599 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,040 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,758 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,237 |
| $110,001+ | $13,487 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MAC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $35,934 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $38,739 |
| Rank in Missouri (earnings) | 16th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 34% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at MAC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 39 | $54,192 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 53 | $49,695 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 85 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 97 | $74,616 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | $49,411 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 630 | $29,401 | $9,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 15 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 3 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Production, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 98 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Missouri
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central College | Union | $13,353 | — | $41,402 |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | $9,000 | — | $36,182 |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton | $13,084 | — | $42,741 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | $15,991 | — | $59,085 |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | $6,878 | — | $43,443 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | $9,098 | — | $39,215 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains | $12,068 | — | $39,358 |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | $9,656 | — | $38,956 |
About MAC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Park Hills, MO |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,592 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | mineralarea.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MAC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,508 a year (tuition and fees: $5,960 in-state, $8,870 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,448 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,599.
How much do MAC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $38,739 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 19 similar colleges in Missouri.
What is MAC's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.