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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Mid-Plains Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 56th 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 Mid-Plains 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $59,746 | $70,801 | -12% | #858 of 962 | #849 | $15,515 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $24,535 | $40,282 | -9% | #667 of 947 | #633 | $6,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,906 | $35,759 | -27% | #496 of 547 | #495 | — |
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.
The Mid-Plains Community College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $220,888
- Avg rent near campus: $1,133/mo — vs ~$364/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 69101 (4.0% cap, North Platte)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,120 | $4,050 |
| Room | $3,280 | |
| Board | $4,032 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $15,352 | $16,282 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,448 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,578 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,659 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,446 |
| $110,001+ | $10,250 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Mid-Plains Community College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- 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 (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology