MCI Institute of NJ
Ocean, NJ 07712
About MCI Institute of NJ
MCI Institute of NJ is a private for-profit trade school in Ocean, New Jersey, enrolling about 150 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (73.3%) and Black or African American (15.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
MCI Institute of NJ: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for MCI Institute of NJ—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What MCI Institute of NJ is known for
Top program completions
- Surgical Technology/Technologist33
- 05.109129
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist21
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician13
- Medical/Clinical Assistant8
See earnings & programs for more.
Is MCI Institute of NJ a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
MCI Institute of NJ is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for MCI Institute of NJ.
Campus
Location
Ocean, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 07712
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
See Rural college profile for median costs and outcomes at similar campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
150
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 233
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,836
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 6.22%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for MCI Institute of NJ.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at MCI Institute of NJ was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for MCI Institute of NJ in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2020 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $6,485 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,713 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,629 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,648 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,461 |
| 2019 | — | — | $23,580 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,741 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
MCI Institute of NJ reported total enrollment of about 150 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 11% male and 89% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.3%), Black or African American (15.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). About 6.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at MCI Institute of NJ in 2024 is 150 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 233 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from MCI Institute of NJ completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 12% male / 88% female
- 05.1091: 0% male / 100% female
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do MCI Institute of NJ graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of MCI Institute of NJ.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $10,836.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for MCI Institute of NJ.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at MCI Institute of NJ.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for MCI Institute of NJ graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for MCI Institute of NJ—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,874
- New Jersey median 0.39× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median 0.31× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.39× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
MCI Institute of NJ at a glance
MCI Institute of NJ
MCI Institute of NJ is a private for-profit institution in Ocean, NJ.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist05.1091Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian73.3%Black or African American15.3%Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Schools near MCI Institute of NJ
Other campuses in Ocean, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MCI Institute of NJ located?
MCI Institute of NJ is located in Ocean, NJ.
How much does MCI Institute of NJ cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at MCI Institute of NJ?
MCI Institute of NJ reports undergraduate enrollment of about 233 students, White (73.3%), Black or African American (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend MCI Institute of NJ?
About 62.8% of students at MCI Institute of NJ are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at MCI Institute of NJ?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do MCI Institute of NJ students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,836.
Is MCI Institute of NJ public or private?
MCI Institute of NJ is a private for-profit institution located in Ocean, NJ.
Is MCI Institute of NJ an HBCU?
No. MCI Institute of NJ is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is MCI Institute of NJ a tribal college?
No. MCI Institute of NJ is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is MCI Institute of NJ a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, MCI Institute of NJ does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.0%).
Is MCI Institute of NJ religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for MCI Institute of NJ in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.