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Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 937 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,235
cheaper than 78% of comparable schools
Completion rate
41.8%
Median debt at completion
$9,995
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,059
earns ~$7,652.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Mid-Plains Community College is a public school in North Platte, NE that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $5,235, it serves students seeking trade training and broader academic programs. The institution reports a 41.8% completion rate and a median student debt of $9,995 at completion.

What to know

The average annual net price is $5,235, which is significantly lower than the median student debt of $9,995 reported for students who finish. Only 41.8% of students complete their programs, a figure that includes transfer-outs and should be viewed as a plain statistic rather than a failure rate. Median earnings for vehicle repair graduates are reported at $29,322 two years after completion.

Net price is 16% below the Nebraska median ($6,249) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$29,322
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 20 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,482
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$26,933
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,194
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,315
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Mid-Plains Community College offer?
The school offers Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Precision Metal Working, and 25 more programs at associate degree or undergraduate certificate levels.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates are $29,322 two years after completion.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The reported completion rate is 41.8%. Public community colleges often have lower reported rates because transfer-outs are not always counted.
Is Mid-Plains Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in North Platte, NE.
How does the typical student debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $9,995, while the average annual net price is $5,235. Comparing total debt to a single year of net price is not equivalent because debt accumulates over the duration of the program.

Other options in Nebraska

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central Community CollegeGrand Island$7,02451.7%$39,429
Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha$4,98219.3%$38,773
Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk$8,54448.8%$42,634
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln$9,17134.6%$43,405
Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff$5,47445.1%$38,729
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 181312. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.