Engineering at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates in engineering earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
| 11 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $80,039 | $76,181 | #17 | — |
| 12 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $79,850 | $81,208 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $79,575 | $85,395 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,359 | $63,534 | #464 of 962 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $74,822 | — |
| Computer Programming | $73,172 | $46,804 | #9 of 54 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,973 | $51,901 | #260 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,195 | $38,554 | #210 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,501 | $37,631 | #24 of 124 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $47,408 | $39,842 | #198 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,321 | $28,092 | #393 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $36,771 | — | #7 of 21 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,243 | — | #78 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $80,843 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.