Central Community College
Public certificate school in Grand Island, NE that costs an average of $6,870 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,870
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,200
PublicSmall city3,353 undergraduates
Cost of Central Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,851 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,450 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,935 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,362 |
| Books and supplies | $826 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,870 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,551 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,290 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,050 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,610 |
| $110,001+ | $12,084 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,325 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,200 |
| Rank in Nebraska (earnings) | 2nd of 8 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,971 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $91 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.5% |
Majors and programs at Central Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 164 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 29 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 28 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 125 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 772 | — | $7,030 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 60 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 224 | — | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 346 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 93 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 92 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 147 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 129 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 155 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 24 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 226 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 157 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 5 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 102 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 124 | — | $6,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | 477 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 647 | — | $5,500 |
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 106 | $74,232 | $10,492 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 103 | $58,144 | $8,077 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 44 | $51,777 | $10,937 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 35 | $47,488 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 39 | $43,413 | $7,115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 175 | $39,155 | $6,305 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 42 | $36,822 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 345 | $36,705 | $6,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | $34,381 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 31 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 66 | — | $5,660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 5 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 58 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 37 | — | $6,321 |
| Precision Metal Working | 100 | — | $5,759 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | $4,223 | — | $47,090 |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy | Omaha | $15,222 | — | $33,416 |
| Capitol Beauty School | Omaha | $16,591 | — | $36,750 |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics | Lincoln | $14,687 | — | $31,688 |
| Joseph's College Cosmetology | Lincoln | $8,723 | — | $26,546 |
| College of Hair Design-Downtown | Lincoln | $17,626 | — | $34,386 |
| Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha | $17,199 | — | $36,286 |
About Central Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Island, NE |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,353 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | cccneb.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,851 a year (tuition and fees: $3,450 in-state, $4,935 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,870 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,551.
How much do Central Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,200 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 8 similar colleges in Nebraska.
What is Central Community College's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.