Degree Programs Overview

Ozarks Technical Community College offers 86 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,211 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at OTC. 752 students completed certificate programs and 1,459 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at OTC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's5241,459570889
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate332752366386

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Ozarks Technical Community College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $53,582$4,465$15,249$162
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $41,162$3,430$12,750$135
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $41,004$3,417--
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications $37,900$3,158$14,907$158
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $37,501$3,125$14,512$154
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $36,637$3,053$8,216$87
Computer Programming $35,478$2,957$11,250$119
Precision Metal Working $32,346$2,696--
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies $32,234$2,686--
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians $32,107$2,676--
Accounting and Related Services $26,483$2,207$23,429$248
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $26,318$2,193$10,493$111
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants $43,750$3,646$10,360$110
Precision Metal Working $29,546$2,462$4,115$44

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Ozarks Technical Community College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) Associate program has the most completers of 450 and the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 195 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 2 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communications Technology/Technician20 25 NOT OFFERED
Graphic CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer30 33 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications19 12 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 19 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)NOT OFFERED 71 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering18 13 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)25 2 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3 8 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician12 12 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant35 15 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 450ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 36 NOT OFFERED
Social PsychologyNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 43 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED 39 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology43 10 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology4 4 NOT OFFERED
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)16 4 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician23 7 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician25 10 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician41 10 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 7 NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder55 15 NOT OFFERED
Precision Production (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant2 33 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4 9 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 0
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Hearing Instrument Specialist1 7 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
PharmacyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Behavioral Aspects of Health8 11 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 38 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)195 33 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant2 33 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4 9 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 0
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Hearing Instrument Specialist1 7 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
PharmacyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Behavioral Aspects of Health8 11 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 38 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)195 33 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 146 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10ONLINE 45ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management22ONLINE 33ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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