Mid-Plains Community College (181312)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,120

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,223

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,066

34.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.6%

146 Graduates

About

Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is a higher education institution located in Lincoln County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (181 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (20 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2023, 379 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mid-Plains Community College (181312). 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (299 degrees), 7.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is $3,120, which is $−5,133 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 326 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is $3,120, which is $5,133 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,223.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending Mid-Plains Community College (181312) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,120

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was $3,120. The cost of tuition at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is $−5,133 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,223

2023 Value

30.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mid-Plains Community College (181312) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,223. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mid-Plains Community College (181312) grew by 30.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,010

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was of $7,010 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.94% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 19.3% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 326 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Mid-Plains Community College (181312) had a total enrollment of 2,066 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is 710 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,356. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mid-Plains Community College (181312), both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.726% Asian, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0968% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (34.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,066 students. The full-time enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is 710 and the part-time enrollment is 1,356. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 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 (181312) was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mid-Plains Community College (181312) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,666 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students
Two or More Races
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is 80.6% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.726% Asian, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0968% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 26 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 33 more women than men received degrees from Mid-Plains Community College (181312). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (181 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (20 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mid-Plains Community College (181312), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (21 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (181 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 (181312) are Registered nurses (1,542,809 people), Accountants & auditors (1,025,957 people), Other managers (786,743 people), Financial managers (521,680 people), and Chief executives & legislators (413,040 people).

The most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) in 2023 are Construction (21 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (181 degrees), Precision Production (13 degrees), and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (181312) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) are Construction (21 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (181 degrees), Precision Production (13 degrees), and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (181312) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

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 (181312).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
181 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

173

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

206

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 173 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College (181312), which is 0.84 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (206).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.46 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.18 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Mid-Plains Community College (181312) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% 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.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
164 degrees awarded
White Male
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) is white female (164 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (135 degrees).

Operations

Mid-Plains Community College (181312) employs 67 Instructors. Most academics at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) are Female Instructor (38), and Male Instructor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 23 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2023 Salaries

7.21%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mid-Plains Community College (181312) paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, a 7.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.732% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mid-Plains Community College (181312) paid a total of $4.61M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was Instructor with 67 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mid-Plains Community College (181312) was Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Instructor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mid-Plains Community College (181312).

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