by our College Data Analytics TeamIs OTC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
OTC is ranked #688 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Missouri, it ranks #9 of 74 for value.
Read the full OTC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Ozarks Technical Community College is ranked #62 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #9 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the OTC financial aid page to be sure.
Ozarks Technical Community College is ranked #688 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Ozarks Technical Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at OTC costs about $8,520. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $34,082 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,825 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,936 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,520 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $34,082 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the OTC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What OTC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a OTC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $55,300 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,082 | #688 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,744 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $55,300 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,082 | #9 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,744 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at OTC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,952 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,690 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,191 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,080 |
| Over $110K | $12,412 |
About 77% of OTC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,984 per year. Get more details on the OTC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the OTC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.