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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nebraska

2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nebraska

5 Schools Ranked
$3,436 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,059 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
189 Total Awards
$3,276 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,763 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Nebraska. This medium-sized public school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 189 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast Community College is $3,276. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,864. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,763 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southeast Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southeast Community College Area Report

#2

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
126 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,726 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northeast Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Nebraska. Northeast is located in Norfolk, Nebraska and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 126 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,130. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,726 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Northeast does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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200 Total Awards
$3,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,044 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 undergraduate certificate. MCC is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 200 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Nebraska who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,285 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,815. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,044 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
594 Total Awards
$3,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,874 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 594 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,300 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,710. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Community College accumulate an average of $7,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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
69 Total Awards
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees

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 69 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-Plains Community College is $3,480. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,380.

One thing to take note of is that Mid-Plains Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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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