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Metro Business College can be found in Cape Girardeau, MO (a self-contained town). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Metro Business College.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, therapy and counseling, and medical administration.
Metro Business College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 396 students were enrolled in Metro Business College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Metro Business College is dedicated to the personal and educational development of each of its students. The programs of study are designed around a philosophy of individualized learning and quality instruction. As an educational and training institution, Metro Business College is concerned not only with the education of our students in specialized training programs but also with their personal development. We endeavor to prepare men and women to meet career demands and to develop within them a sense of responsibility to their families, to their employers, to their community, and to themselves."
More complete details are provided below.
Metro Business College Of Cape Girardeau
1732 N Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
General Phone: (573) 334-9181
http://WWW.METROBUSINESSCOLLEGE.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 154 | medical office assistant, medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 119 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 65 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Metro Business College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 142 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 131 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 65 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Metro Business College had a total enrollment of 396 students (307 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cape Girardeau, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,085 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,085 |
Financial Aid:
Metro Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2180200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $32,875 | 26 | $30,309 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $32,875 | 26 | $30,309 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metro Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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