C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

85/100 · earnings-weighted

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

2-Year Public

📍 Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703

🌐 www.capectc.org/

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 81%

Outcomes

70/100

Affordability

C+

64/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

212

Total Enrollment

81%

Graduation Rate

59%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$18,462

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ▼

55% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$117,974

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,100

1-Year Change

+7.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,369

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$43,113

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,750

Median debt at graduation

71.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

41.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 94th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$38,814	$54,023	-4%	#442 of 757	#380	$11,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$25,824	$41,001	+20%	#81 of 637	#29	$5,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $117,974
Avg rent near campus: $1,100/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 62957 (9.4% cap, Thebes)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

79%

Receive Any Aid

51%

Receive Pell Grants

23%

Take Out Loans

$18,462

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$18,211
$48,001 - $75,000	$21,631
$75,001 - $110,000	$20,843
$110,001+	$22,184

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 38 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 12 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 5 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 5 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Electrician 3 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 3 grads/yr Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 3 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 2 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 2 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Physical therapist assistants

$66k/yr 111,500 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

$77k/yr 67,300 jobs

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

$77k/yr 93,700 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Student Demographics

212

Total Students

67%

Women

55%

Traditional Age (18-24)

55%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%

Hispanic 1%

Black 16%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%

With Family 46%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~116 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%

25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center?

The graduation rate at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is 81%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center a good school?

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center?

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center has a total enrollment of 212 students.

Is there rental demand near Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center?

Yes! Approximately 55% of students at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 116 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cape Girardeau area.

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