Mid-Plains Community College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,120
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,341
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,140
    31.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    53.8%
    128 Graduates

    About

    Mid-Plains Community College is a higher education institution located in Lincoln County, NE. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mid-Plains Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (165 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees), and Registered Nursing (15 degrees).

    In 2024, 357 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mid-Plains Community College. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (281 degrees), 7.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Mid-Plains Community College is $3,120, which is $−5,040 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mid-Plains Community College is $3,120, which is $5,040 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,341.

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Mid-Plains Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,120
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mid-Plains Community College was $3,120. The cost of tuition at Mid-Plains Community College is $−5,040 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,341
    2024 Value
    12.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Mid-Plains Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,341. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mid-Plains Community College grew by 12.2%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,571
    Room and Board
    $1,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Mid-Plains Community College was of $6,571 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.26% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    11%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Mid-Plains Community College had a total enrollment of 2,140 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College is 670 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,470. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Mid-Plains Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.9% White, 9.02% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.514% Asian, 0.467% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0467% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (35%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.23%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    31.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,140 students. The full-time enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College is 670 and the part-time enrollment is 1,470. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mid-Plains Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mid-Plains Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,688 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      193 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      57 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Mid-Plains Community College is 78.9% White, 9.02% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.514% Asian, 0.467% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0467% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (2.57%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 41 more women than men received degrees from Mid-Plains Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mid-Plains Community College is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 7.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mid-Plains Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (165 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees) and Registered Nursing (15 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mid-Plains Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College are Registered nurses (1,516,616 people), Other managers (195,263 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (192,675 people), Medical & health services managers (173,901 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (169,174 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College in 2024 are Construction (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Health (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College are Construction (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Health (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,669,452 people), Elementary & secondary schools (540,655 people), Outpatient care centers (308,581 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (303,863 people), and Offices of physicians (217,404 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College are Construction (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Health (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mid-Plains Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      18 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mid-Plains Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 18 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    158
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    199
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College, which is 0.794 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.465 times less than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.15 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    37%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Mid-Plains Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      281 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Mid-Plains Community College is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 7.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

    0.28% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      267 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      261 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      255 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mid-Plains Community College is white female (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (261 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Mid-Plains Community College had a total salary expenditure of 43.3M. Mid-Plains Community College employs 67 Instructors. Most academics at Mid-Plains Community College are Female Instructor (38), and Male Instructor (29).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 33 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 23 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $15.7M
    2024 Salaries
    5.58%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Mid-Plains Community College paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($43.3M) and a 5.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.21% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.01% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.69M
    Instructional Salaries
    67
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Mid-Plains Community College paid a total of $4.69M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

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