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Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

Cape Girardeau, MO 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Physical Therapy Assistant

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 22 months
Tuition and Fees $15,677
Books and Supplies $600
Total Cost $16,277

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center received on average $6,313 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,313
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 53% $5,573 $105,892
Other Federal Grant 19 53% $5,573 $105,892
State Grant/Scholarships 22 61% $1,500 $32,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 61% $6,313 $138,882

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

62.1%

  • white 72.0% 18 students

Service Offerings

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families