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North Central Missouri College

Trenton, Missouri · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,286 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$13,626
cheaper than 43% of comparable schools
Completion rate
44.6%
Median debt at completion
$10,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,837
earns ~$2,997 per $1k of yearly net price

About

North Central Missouri College is a public school in Trenton, MO, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly in health and business fields. With an average annual net price of $13,626, it serves students who need affordable training to enter specific careers.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 44.6%, meaning slightly less than half of students who start earn their credential. Typical median student debt at completion is $10,500, which is less than the average annual net price of $13,626. Earnings vary by major, with Registered Nursing graduates reporting $51,580 after two years, while Business Operations Support graduates reported $22,999.

Net price is 19% below the Missouri median ($16,850) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 22 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,580
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$24,201
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$22,999
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$22,989
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Registered Nursing, Business Operations Support, Liberal Arts, and Allied Health Medical Assisting. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing.
How much do graduates in a specific program typically earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for the school overall are $40,837. For Registered Nursing graduates, median earnings two years after completion are $51,580. For Liberal Arts graduates, it is $24,201. For Business Operations Support, it is $22,999.
What is the completion rate and how does debt compare to cost?
The reported completion rate is 44.6%. The median student debt at completion is $10,500. The average annual net price is $13,626, so the debt is lower than one year of net cost.
Is North Central Missouri College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Trenton, MO.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 179715. 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.