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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, NE. 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 and business and management.
Metropolitan Community College Area accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 14,804 in 2007 at the school.
Metropolitan Community College Area offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan Community College Area
30 & Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111-1610
General Phone: (402) 457-2400
http://www.mccneb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 298 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 215 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, electronic commerce, financial planning, operations management, business, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 125 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 78 | HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 69 | lineworker, electrician, construction, building inspection and management, construction trades |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | computer and info science, computer networking, information science, computer programming |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 66 | commercial art, commercial photography, film and photography |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | child care management, human services, child care provider |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | drafting, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | dental assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Office And Administration | 28 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 28 | applied horticulture |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 25 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 24 | medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Design | 17 | interior design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-veterinary |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan Community College Area in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 955 | 55 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 181 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 134 | 27 |
In 2007, Metropolitan Community College Area had a total enrollment of 14,804 students (8,714 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 96% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Metropolitan Community College Area offers campus housing for 64 of its 8,714 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,993 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,004 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan Community College Area participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1258600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 108 | 102 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $67,726 | 14 | $64,229 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $67,726 | 14 | $64,229 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 85 | $54,388 | 88 | $51,137 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $54,388 | 88 | $51,137 |
*: 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
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
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
Human Services, General
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
Diesel 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
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
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
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(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 construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force)
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