C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Metropolitan Community College Area

2-Year Public
📍 Omaha, Nebraska 68111
Metropolitan Community College Area campus, Omaha, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area campus, Omaha, NE. Photo: Metropolitan Community College (logo published on their website), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 25%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C
51/100
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

15,964
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,691
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Metropolitan Community College Area ▼

30% 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
$137,447
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,342
1-Year Change
+6.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,773
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,437
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,217
Median debt at graduation
29.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). 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 Metropolitan Community College Area

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$64,751$90,225+27%#15 of 52#14$8,628
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,874$79,473-2%#517 of 962#518$7,646
Computer and Information Sciences$48,719$68,711+27%#15 of 122#11$9,903
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$56,569$64,913-1%#263 of 560#268—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$47,839$56,833-3%#104 of 176#93—
Accounting and Related Services—$56,324+18%#26 of 225#25$7,144
Precision Metal Working—$54,754-3%#41 of 66#41—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,956$54,202+11%#139 of 547#107$7,487
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,511$48,500+4%#178 of 426#158$11,424
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,011$46,703+6%#240 of 947#224$6,615
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44,112$45,781+23%#79 of 286#65—
Design and Applied Arts$29,902$42,343+11%#22 of 90#17$8,831
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$39,877—————
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$36,255+6%#39 of 93#37—
Legal Support Services—$36,162-19%#105 of 109#105—
Human Services$34,392————$7,604

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 Metropolitan Community College Area Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $137,447
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,342/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 68111 (7.6% cap, Omaha)

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🏆 Where Metropolitan Community College Area Ranks

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

#8
Commercial Photography
of 9 schools
#20
Clinical/Medical Social Work
of 22 schools
#23
Commercial and Advertising Art
of 32 schools
#24
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,060 $4,590

Financial Aid

78%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$4,691
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,961
$30,001 - $48,000$3,532
$48,001 - $75,000$4,471
$75,001 - $110,000$6,494
$110,001+$8,771

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 342 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 309 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 228 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 211 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 177 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 140 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 125 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 105 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 78 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 62 grads/yr Accounting 62 grads/yr Electrician 61 grads/yr Construction Management, General 57 grads/yr Lineworker 44 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 41 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 40 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 37 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 31 grads/yr Commercial Photography 30 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Student Demographics

15,964
Total Students
51%
Women
36%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 18%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,837 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan Community College Area?
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 Metropolitan Community College Area?
Tuition at Metropolitan Community College Area is $3,060 for in-state students and $4,590 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,691.
What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area?
The graduation rate at Metropolitan Community College Area is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Metropolitan Community College Area a good school?
Metropolitan Community College Area has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): 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 Metropolitan Community College Area?
Metropolitan Community College Area has a total enrollment of 15,964 students.
Is there rental demand near Metropolitan Community College Area?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Metropolitan Community College Area live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,837 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Omaha area.

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