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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

5 Schools Ranked
$3,436 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,748 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Nebraska to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
1,022 Total Awards
$3,276 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,132 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the best school in Nebraska for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,022 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,276 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,864. Associate Degree recipients from Southeast Community College accumulate an average of $14,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Southeast Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
683 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,841 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northeast is a public institution located in Norfolk, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 683 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $3,840. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,130. Associate Degree recipients from Northeast accumulate an average of $11,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,366 Total Awards
$3,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,497 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school awarded 1,366 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,285. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,815. On average, associate degree students take out $9,497 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Metropolitan Community College Report

#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
698 Total Awards
$3,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,350 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school handed out 698 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Community College is $3,300. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,710. On average, associate degree students take out $8,350 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Central Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Central Community College Report

#5

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
294 Total Awards
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,767 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-Plains Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mid-Plains Community College is a public institution located in North Platte, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 294 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Nebraska who attend Mid-Plains Community College full time pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,380. Associate Degree recipients from Mid-Plains Community College accumulate an average of $11,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Mid-Plains Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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