Mineral Area College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Mineral Area College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Park Hills, Missouri.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,530 for Missouri residents and $8,090 for other students on average. It offers 54 degree programs through 26 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO
Phone	573-431-4593
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,530 Out-of-State$8,090
Student Population »	2,289 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	43%
Transfer-out Rate	16%
Retention Rate	68% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,877
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,530 for Missouri residents and $8,090 for out-of-state students at Mineral Area College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,605) over public community colleges in Missouri.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mineral Area College. Then, we compare its costs to Missouri community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,530	$8,090
Books & Supplies	$1,000
On-Campus Living Costs	$13,746
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,840
Average Financial Aid	$3,877
Cost of Attendance	$21,276	$22,836
After Financial Aid	$17,399	$18,959
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Missouri Residents	Out-of-State Students
Mineral Area College	$6,530	$8,090
Public Community Colleges in Missouri	$7,112	$8,605
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mineral Area College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	26	28	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural Business and Management	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)	NOT OFFERED	53 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	316 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
International/Global Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Production (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,289 students at Mineral Area College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 787 male students and 1,495 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,282	1,314	968
Male Students	787	452	335
Female Students	1,495	862	633

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Mineral Area College, there are 2,289 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,394 students were attending classes through distance learning (564 students are enrolled exclusively and 830 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,289
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	564
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	830
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	895