Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Mid-Plains Community College worth it?
Pay $5,235/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $40,059 ten years out — about 7.7× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A+.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Mid-Plains Community College vs Nebraska avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Nebraska college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Mid-Plains Community College | Nebraska avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $5,235 | $18,556 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $40,059 | $51,278 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $9,995 | $20,799 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▲ 53.8% | 54.1% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 77.4% | 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 $52,788 over four years. Most students get $7,962/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $9,995 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 Mid-Plains Community College grad earns about -$197,640 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 Mid-Plains Community College
The average student at Mid-Plains Community College pays $5,235 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $13,197 published sticker price. That is below the NE average net price of $18,556.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $40,059 — below the NE median of $51,278. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $9,995, roughly $108 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 25% of one year's median earnings.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Mid-Plains Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,235 per year. That's $7,962/yr in financial aid against the $13,197 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $20,940.
How much do Mid-Plains Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Mid-Plains Community College graduates earn a median of $40,059 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 7.7× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Mid-Plains Community College graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,995 — about $108/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 10.8% of students take federal loans.
Is Mid-Plains Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Mid-Plains Community College a value grade of A+ — top 7% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $5,235/yr, earn $40,059/yr ten years out, ROI score of 19.13. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Mid-Plains Community College?
18% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 10.8% take federal student loans. On average, students get $7,962 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Mid-Plains Community College?
In-state tuition is $3,600 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $4,530 per year — a difference of $930/yr or $3,720 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Mid-Plains Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $4,853. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $10,031. 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 →