Metropolitan Community College Area

Metropolitan Community College Area is a public two-year institution located in Omaha, Nebraska, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 22,686 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of trade and technical programs. Construction and electrical offerings include Carpentry, Electrician, Lineworker, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. Automotive programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, and Diesel Mechanics Technology. Additional trades include Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Welding Technology. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management. Technology offerings include Industrial Electronics Technology and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. Programs are offered at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

With its large city location in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area serves as a major workforce development hub for eastern Nebraska, delivering training across construction, automotive, culinary, and industrial trades.