Metropolitan Community College Area

www.mccneb.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,970

2021 Average Net Price

$4,916

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.244%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

13,709

32.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.7%

151 Graduates

About

Metropolitan Community College Area is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Metropolitan Community College Area were Liberal Arts & Sciences (352 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (215 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (116 degrees).

In 2021, 1,876 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan Community College Area. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,090 degrees), 4.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area is $2,970, which is $−4,998 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,916.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan Community College Area received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,970

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area was $2,970. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area is $−4,998 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,916

2021 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Metropolitan Community College Area had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,916. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Metropolitan Community College Area grew by 20.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,255

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan Community College Area was of $6,255 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan Community College Area received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2020, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.244%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan Community College Area was 0.244%, which represents 4 out of the 1636 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Metropolitan Community College Area had a total enrollment of 13,709 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan Community College Area is 4,441 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,268. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Metropolitan Community College Area are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan Community College Area, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.6% Black or African American, 4.35% Two or More Races, 2.67% Asian, 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan Community College Area in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan Community College Area in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,709 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan Community College Area is 4,441 and the part-time enrollment is 9,268. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Metropolitan Community College Area are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Metropolitan Community College Area was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Metropolitan Community College Area had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Metropolitan Community College Area (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,430 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,098 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,179 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan Community College Area is 54.2% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.6% Black or African American, 4.35% Two or More Races, 2.67% Asian, 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,906 students (13.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 84 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan Community College Area. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College Area is white (1,090 degrees awarded). There were 4.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Metropolitan Community College Area is Liberal Arts & Sciences (352 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (215 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (116 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan Community College Area, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (93 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (568 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan Community College Area are Elementary & middle school teachers (156,699 people), Social workers, all other (155,719 people), Other managers (127,415 people), Graphic designers (89,928 people), and Postsecondary teachers (70,639 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan Community College Area in 2021 are Construction (93 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (568 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), and Precision Production (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan Community College Area are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan Community College Area are Construction (93 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (568 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), and Precision Production (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan Community College Area are Elementary & secondary schools (344,425 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (174,675 people), Construction (127,816 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (119,498 people), and Individual & family services (116,643 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan Community College Area.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
352 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
215 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Metropolitan Community College Area was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 352 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Metropolitan Community College Area according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

896

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

980

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 896 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan Community College Area, which is 0.914 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (980).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Metropolitan Community College Area by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan Community College Area in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 5 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan Community College Area in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.36 times more than the 105 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Metropolitan Community College Area completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (30.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Metropolitan Community College Area is Male and White (30.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,090 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan Community College Area is white (1,090 degrees awarded). There were 4.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

11.9% of degree recipients (223 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
572 degrees awarded
White Male
518 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan Community College Area is white female (572 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (518 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan Community College Area has an endowment valued at nearly $6.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 126k (2.07%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Metropolitan Community College Area had a total salary expenditure of 140M. Metropolitan Community College Area employs 235 Instructors. Most academics at Metropolitan Community College Area are Female Instructor (124), and Male Instructor (111).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan Community College Area are: Office and Administrative Support, with 141 employees, Service, with 87 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 82 employees.

Endowment

$6.09M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Metropolitan Community College Area has an endowment valued at about $6.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Metropolitan Community College Area grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $792k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Metropolitan Community College Area (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$68.8M

2021 Salaries

2.18%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Metropolitan Community College Area paid a median of $68.8M in salaries, which represents 49.2% of their overall expenditure ($140M) and a 2.18% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

235

Number of Employees

In 2021, Metropolitan Community College Area paid a total of $18.5M to 235 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

235 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

141 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan Community College Area was Instructor with 235 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan Community College Area were Office and Administrative Support with 141 employees, Service with 87 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan Community College Area was Female Instructor with 124 employees, and Male Instructor with 111 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Metropolitan Community College Area.