Mineral Area College

Mineral Area College is a public two-year institution located in Park Hills, Missouri, a distant town setting. The college enrolls 2,822 students (IPEDS 2023) and carries a quality score of 43.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Mineral Area College offers a broad range of vocational and technical certificate programs. Health-related offerings include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Technical programs cover Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology; Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology; Machine Tool Technology/Machinist; Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications; and Architectural Engineering Technologies. Additional programs include Carpentry, Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology.

Situated in the mineral-rich region of southeastern Missouri, Park Hills is part of the St. Francois County area. Mineral Area College serves as a key workforce training resource for the surrounding rural and small-town communities, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, skilled trades, and technical fields.