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Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, Missouri · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 101 College Ave, Moberly, MO 65270 · Phone: 660263410011208 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Moberly Area Community College is a public trade school in Moberly, Missouri offering LPN, medical assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Moberly Area Community College has a 44.2% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $10,658 and median earnings of $37,537 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Moberly Area Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Surgical technologists | $44,930 | $61,120 | $68,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 46 | $38,252 | $36,848 | $12,562 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | $45,500 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Moberly Area Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Moberly, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans. The campus's top trade programs are LPN / LVN programs (46 completers), medical assistant programs (18 completers), and surgical technologist programs (9 completers), for a total of 73 trade completers among its roughly 3,100 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates who took out federal loans carried a median debt of $10,658, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $37,537. About 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused clinical and allied-health credentials, such as LPN, medical assistant, or surgical technology training, rather than broader academic study, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should verify current program schedules directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should confirm accreditation status and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Moberly Area Community College offers LPN / LVN programs (46 completers), medical assistant programs (18 completers), and surgical technologist programs (9 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its nursing programs are also recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 44.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,658, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,537.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178448.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused clinical and allied-health programs, such as LPN and medical assistant training, may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school or the Missouri State Board of Nursing for program-specific licensure information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Moberly Area Community College by phone at 660-263-4100 ext. 1208 or visit https://www.macc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.