Ozarks Technical Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Missouri residents. graduation rate is below 40%. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri with approximately 8,165 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,936 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is a public community college in Springfield, Missouri. It was established by Springfield and thirteen surrounding public school districts on April 3, 1990. It has six locations in southern Missouri. Students can earn a one-year certificate, two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), Associate of Science (A.S) or Associate of Arts degree (A.A.). It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and had a fall 2021 enrollment of 10,506 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,340/year and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find, making it a smart entry point for students pursuing certificates, trades, or a transfer path to a four-year school. The concern is the 32% graduation rate, which is low even by community college standards and suggests many students struggle to finish — so go in with a clear plan and strong support system. If you're focused on a specific vocational or technical program and need to keep costs down, this can absolutely work, but the median earnings of $32,700 a decade out means it's worth thinking hard about your intended career path before enrolling.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (8,165 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Official Links
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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