Ozarks Technical Community College is a public 2-year college in Springfield, Missouri with 8,165 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $15,488 a year after grants and graduates 34% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Ozarks Technical Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Ozarks Technical Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Ozarks Technical Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,372 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $7,204 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,074 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,488 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,488 a year after grants and scholarships, $5,586 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Ozarks Technical Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Ozarks Technical Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $40,171 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,859 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Ozarks Technical Community College majors and what graduates earn
Ozarks Technical Community College awarded bachelor's degrees in 1 fields recently.
All 1 majors at Ozarks Technical Community College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Ozarks Technical Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 89 | $41,929 | $41,538 | $3,841 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 68 | $51,583 | $56,032 | $9,548 |
| Welding | Certificate | 56 | $31,994 | $47,218 | $3,500 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 45 | $44,568 | $53,798 | $9,000 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 42 | n/a | $39,590 | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 40 | $60,666 | n/a | $7,750 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 35 | $43,333 | $40,032 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 33 | n/a | $40,301 | $13,002 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 33 | $40,849 | $43,091 | $9,000 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 26 | $55,542 | $59,656 | $8,599 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 19 | $36,182 | $47,147 | $14,963 |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 18 | $26,145 | $34,685 | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $56,619 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $56,425 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 9 | $26,751 | $34,167 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $51,863 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 2 | n/a | $54,134 | n/a |
Students and location
- 8,165 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Ozarks Technical Community College?
No. Ozarks Technical Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Ozarks Technical Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,372 for in-state students and $7,204 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,488 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Ozarks Technical Community College?
34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Ozarks Technical Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $40,171 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
Similar colleges
Matched on location, type, selectivity, size, net price and graduation rate.
More: all colleges in Missouri · colleges in Springfield · Ozarks Technical Community College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.
