Midland College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 5,020 students.
About This School
Midland College is a public institution located in Midland, Texas with approximately 5,020 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,720 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $45,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Midland College (MC) is a public community college in Midland, Texas. It was established as an independent junior college in 1972 and held its first classes on campus in 1975. Since that time, the campus has expanded to a 704,752-square-foot (65,473.6 m2) main campus on 224 acres (0.91 km2) in Midland. It also has numerous locations in other parts of Midland and in Fort Stockton, the Pecos County seat.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,720/year and a median debt of only $6,300 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low, making this a reasonable choice for students watching their budget. However, the 17% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. If you have a clear plan, strong self-discipline, and need an affordable regional option in West Texas, this can work, but go in with eyes open.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 38% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 322 | $43,092 | $44,125 | −$1,033 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $78,746 | $80,813 | −$2,067 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 29 | $57,551 | $65,389 | −$7,838 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 12 | $39,001 | $49,927 | −$10,926 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,020 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Midland College cost?
The average net price at Midland College is about $5,720 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Midland College?
Midland College has a graduation rate of 17%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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