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Metropolitan Community College, or MCC, was founded in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the state's eight technical community college areas into six. It was originally named the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area and later in 1992, it was renamed the Metropolitan Community College Area.
MCC has campuses in North Omaha at Fort Omaha, in South Omaha, and in Elkhorn. It also has centers in Bellevue, La Vista and Fremont. The college enrolls more than 25,000 credit students and over 15,000 non credit students. It offers more than 100 programs and degrees in diverse areas of study.
MCC has various clubs and organizations to assist students in their overall development and personal enrichment.
Metropolitan Community College Area is found in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Metropolitan Community College Area.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Metropolitan Community College Area accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 13,237 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan Community College Area
30 & Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111-1610
General Phone: (402) 457-2400
Admissions Phone: (402) 457-2418
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 457-2330
http://www.mccneb.edu
Metropolitan Community College Area awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 178 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 155 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, financial planning, electronic commerce, business, MIS |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 117 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer support, information science, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 76 | foodservice management, child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 53 | commercial art, commercial photography, film and photography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 52 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, vehicle maintenance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 42 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | dental assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 28 | building inspection and management, lineworker |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Design | 15 | interior design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | substance abuse counseling |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-veterinary |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan Community College Area in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 810 | 45 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 98 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 19 | 16 |
In 2005, Metropolitan Community College Area had a total enrollment of 13,237 students (7,801 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 98% |
| Iowa | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 457-2418
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,868 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,745 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan Community College Area participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1258600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 457-2330
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 18 | $58,114 | 11 | $54,341 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $58,114 | 11 | $54,341 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 78 | $48,895 | 69 | $45,455 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $48,895 | 69 | $45,455 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Financial Planning and Services
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Lineworker
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan Community College Area Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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