Midland College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Midland College is a public certificate and vocational school in Midland, Texas, serving roughly 5,542 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,512 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,180. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,958 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,512 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,542 29.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 54.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,315
- Room & Board: $6,000 annual estimate
Midland College: what the data shows
Common questions about Midland College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Midland College?
Midland College is located in Midland, TX (ZIP 79705).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Midland College public or private?
Midland College is a Public institution.
How much does Midland College cost?
Published tuition: $3,180 in-state, $6,180 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,512.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,774 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,677 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,972 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,785 |
| $110,001+ | $10,846 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,720.
How big is Midland College?
Total enrollment: 5,542 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,315 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Midland College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.15%.
What do graduates of Midland College earn?
Median earnings: $38,470 six years after entry; $43,958 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,670.
21.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Midland College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (295 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (103 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (73 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (61 completions)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (56 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (42 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (40 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (39 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (37 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Midland College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.15%; median earnings $43,958 at 10 years; net price $4,512. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Midland College was $3,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,512
2024 Value
In 2024 Midland College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,512.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,048 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,512 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,720 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,720 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,022 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,202 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$44,808 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Midland College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Midland College 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 Midland College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,597 | $5,177 | $7,063 |
| 2014 | $2,970 | $5,550 | $8,276 |
| 2015 | $1,968 | $4,128 | $6,288 |
| 2016 | $2,580 | $5,280 | $8,049 |
| 2017 | $2,670 | $5,490 | $9,560 |
| 2018 | $2,670 | $5,550 | $6,090 |
| 2019 | $2,670 | $5,550 | $4,745 |
| 2020 | $2,730 | $5,610 | $7,197 |
| 2021 | $2,940 | $5,880 | $3,749 |
| 2022 | $2,970 | $5,880 | $6,737 |
| 2023 | $3,030 | $6,030 | $5,720 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Midland College reported total enrollment of about 5,542 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.6%), White (26.0%), and Black or African American (5.7%). About 21.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
29.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Midland College in 2024 is 5,542 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,315 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
23.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Midland College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 11% male / 89% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 37% male / 63% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Midland College.
Return on Investment
$10,670 Median Student Debt
$43,958 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2335.62% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Midland College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 295 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 103 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 73 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 61 completions
5. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 56 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 42 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 40 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 39 completions
9. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 37 completions
Most popular programs at Midland College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Midland College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Midland College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,546
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,343
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Midland College is a public institution located in Midland, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Health Professions and Related Programs, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,542 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.6%), White (26.0%), Black or African American (5.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.15%. Approximately 21.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Midland, TX 79705
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.15% graduation rate at Midland College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Midland College located?
Midland College is located in Midland, TX.
How much does Midland College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,180 and average net price is $4,512 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Midland College?
Midland College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,315 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.6%), White (26.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Midland College?
About 54.7% of students at Midland College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Midland College earn?
Median earnings are $38,470 six years after entry and $43,958 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Midland College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Midland College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,670.
Is Midland College public or private?
Midland College is a public institution located in Midland, TX.
Is Midland College an HBCU?
No. Midland College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Midland College a tribal college?
No. Midland College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Midland College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Midland College reports 57.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Midland College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Midland College 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.