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Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

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 analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,022 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,276 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeast Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,864. On average, associate degree students take out $14,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeast Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 683 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

Northeast 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 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Metropolitan Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,366 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,285 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,815. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $9,497 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

MCC 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 fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 698 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,300 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,710. Associate Degree recipients from Central Community College accumulate an average of $8,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Central 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mid-Plains Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in North Platte, Nebraska, the small public school awarded 294 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-Plains Community College is $3,480. 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.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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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