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Metropolitan Community College Area, Nebraska

Metropolitan Community College Area

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.

Overview of Metropolitan Community College Area

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

Metropolitan Community College Area accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 13,237 in 2005 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Metropolitan Community College Area

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Metropolitan Community College Area awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts178liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation
Business And Management155business management, accounting, accounting technology, financial planning, electronic commerce, business, MIS
Computer Science And Engineering117computer and info science, computer networking, computer support, information science, computer programming
Family And Social Work76foodservice management, child care management, social work, child care provider
Photography And Commercial Art53commercial art, commercial photography, film and photography
Nursing And Emergency Medicine53registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair52heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, vehicle maintenance
Security And Law Enforcement46criminal justice and police
Office And Administration42administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry
Medical Support And Technology42dental assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech
Construction Trades28building inspection and management, lineworker
Law17legal assistant
Engineering Technician17drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech
Design15interior design
Therapy And Counseling13substance abuse counseling
Landscaping And Horticulture11applied horticulture
Medical Adminstration7medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcription
Fine Arts3fine arts
Media1printing equipment operation
Drama And Performing Arts1theatre design
Production Trades0welding
Engineering0engineering science
Transportation0aviation operations
Architecture And Planning0interior architecture
Medicine0pre-veterinary

Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan Community College Area in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree81045
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years9831
Award of less than 1 academic year1916

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White77%
Black13%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1918%
20-2116%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Nebraska98%
Iowa2%

Metropolitan Community College Area Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time35 %

Metropolitan Community College Area Room and Board (2005)

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.

Metropolitan Community College Area Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year18$58,11411$54,341
All faculty totalcalendar year18$58,11411$54,341

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year78$48,89569$45,455
All faculty totalacademic year78$48,89569$45,455

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Metropolitan Community College Area Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Metropolitan Community College Area Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Metropolitan Community College Area Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Metropolitan Community College Area Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in construction trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Metropolitan Community College Area Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Metropolitan Community College Area Number of degree programs
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Metropolitan Community College Area Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Metropolitan Community College Area % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in fine arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Metropolitan Community College Area % of degrees in design
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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