C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Ozarks Technical Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Springfield, Missouri 65802
Ozarks Technical Community College campus, Springfield, MO
Ozarks Technical Community College campus, Springfield, MO. Photo: BreathDriver, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C+
58/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

11,036
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,053
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Ozarks Technical Community College ▼

42% 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
$210,777
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,109
1-Year Change
+6.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ozarks Technical Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,455
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,525
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,453
Median debt at graduation
32.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among associate-degree-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 Ozarks Technical Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$61,192$76,844-5%#615 of 962#502$15,249
Engineering—$72,033-1%#39 of 53#16—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$62,177—————
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$51,282$59,656-9%#406 of 560#347$14,512
Computer Programming$37,074$59,646+3%#28 of 54#25$11,250
Precision Metal Working$40,696$56,425+-0%#37 of 66#30—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$36,855$53,798-13%#194 of 237#181$8,216
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$44,381$51,817-6%#63 of 87#52$14,907
Business Administration, Management and Operations$34,644$50,243+3%#236 of 547#154$11,050
Health and Medical Administrative Services$34,260$47,147+27%#68 of 286#45$18,782
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$26,962$45,153-6%#6 of 12#4$16,023
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$38,770$43,091+2%#308 of 476#265$12,750
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$32,633$40,032-31%#175 of 176#171—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$39,980—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,787$39,505-10%#719 of 947#590$10,493
Marketing$30,456$39,172-12%#24 of 30#23$29,718
Biology—$38,065-15%#35 of 47#33—
Accounting and Related Services$35,169$36,169-24%#217 of 225#215$23,429
Culinary Arts and Related Services$25,879$34,685-12%#80 of 96#68$8,933
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$21,220$34,352-4%#13 of 21#12$9,749
Communications Technologies/Technicians$32,713$34,208-3%———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$27,003$28,862-16%#74 of 93#68$18,185
Graphic Communications$26,436—————

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 Ozarks Technical Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $210,777
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,109/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65806 (5.6% cap, Springfield)

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🏆 Where Ozarks Technical Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Communications Technology/Technician
of 6 schools
#4
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 21 schools
#8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
of 28 schools
#12
Lineworker
of 38 schools
#20
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
of 100 schools
#22
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools
#24
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#24
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#27
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#30
Agriculture, General
of 50 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,512 $5,760

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
52%
Receive Pell Grants
20%
Take Out Loans
$6,053
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,952
$30,001 - $48,000$6,690
$48,001 - $75,000$9,191
$75,001 - $110,000$11,080
$110,001+$12,412

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 465 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 184 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 89 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 77 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 76 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 74 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 68 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 58 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 54 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 53 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 49 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 46 grads/yr Agriculture, General 43 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 43 grads/yr Lineworker 40 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 37 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 33 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

11,036
Total Students
58%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)
42%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 7%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 42%
With Family 58%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,635 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ozarks Technical Community College?
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 Ozarks Technical Community College?
Tuition at Ozarks Technical Community College is $4,512 for in-state students and $5,760 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,053.
What is the graduation rate at Ozarks Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Ozarks Technical Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Ozarks Technical Community College a good school?
Ozarks Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Ozarks Technical Community College?
Ozarks Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 11,036 students.
Is there rental demand near Ozarks Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 42% of students at Ozarks Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,635 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Springfield area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology