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Mineral Area College
Park Hills, Missouri · Public community college
Address: 5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO 63601 · Phone: (573) 431-4593 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mineral Area College is a public trade and career school in Park Hills, Missouri, offering EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Mineral Area College has a 49.1% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%; median graduate debt is $10,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,352, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 32.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,390 | $42,160 | $47,230 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Construction laborers | $37,870 | $56,730 | $77,580 |
| Machinists | $44,120 | $58,710 | $72,540 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $39,507 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | $36,095 | $28,236 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | 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
Mineral Area College is a public trade and career training campus in Park Hills, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards programs across eight program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training (49 completers), LPN / LVN programs (20 completers), and medical assistant programs (12 completers).
The overall completion rate is 49.1%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Median debt among graduates is $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,352. About 32.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a distant-town locale, may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-based programs in healthcare and technical fields such as EMS, nursing support, and medical assisting rather than longer academic degree paths, though program length details are not stated here. Adult and career-changer fit can only be inferred from the program mix and setting, not confirmed. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and Missouri State Board of Nursing, and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mineral Area College offers 8 program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and medical assistant programs. Other program families include construction trades and CNC machining.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.1%, 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 $10,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,352, per the College Scorecard.
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 at (573) 431-4593 or visit https://mineralarea.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mineral Area College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly for schedule and duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and Missouri State Board of Nursing, and review outcomes at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178217.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit; the program mix of EMT, LPN, and medical assistant training suggests shorter, credential-focused paths, but this is not confirmed in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (573) 431-4593 to confirm certification or licensure needs for a given program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mineral Area College at (573) 431-4593 or through its website at https://mineralarea.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178217 to compare similar programs.
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.