Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City worth it?
Pay $8,398/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $40,796 ten years out — about 4.9× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City vs Missouri avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Missouri college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Missouri avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $8,398 | $17,622 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $40,796 | $48,522 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $10,073 | $18,954 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 33.6% | 51% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 72.6% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $58,660 over four years. Most students get $6,267/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $10,073 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 25% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City grad earns about -$168,160 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
The average student at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City pays $8,398 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $14,665 published sticker price. That is below the MO average net price of $17,622.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $40,796 — below the MO median of $48,522. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $10,073, roughly $109 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 25% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Missouri colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $8,398 per year. That's $6,267/yr in financial aid against the $14,665 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $33,592.
How much do Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates earn a median of $40,796 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 4.9× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $10,073 — about $109/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 4.1% of students take federal loans.
Is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City a value grade of A — top 20% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $8,398/yr, earn $40,796/yr ten years out, ROI score of 12.14. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
31% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 4.1% take federal student loans. On average, students get $6,267 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
In-state tuition is $3,630 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $9,600 per year — a difference of $5,970/yr or $23,880 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $7,279. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $13,171. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →