Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center ★ Hidden gem
Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public · 159 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,719 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,643 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,238 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,452 |
| $110k and up | $18,588 |
| All families (average) | $17,598 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,023 | +$19,214 | clears the bar | $11,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,001 | +$6,192 | clears the bar | $5,750 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 71% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.