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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

6 Schools Ranked
$3,291 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$18,369 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Nebraska to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
61 Total Awards
$3,192 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,475 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the most popular school for nursing 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 61 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast Community College is $3,192. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,780. On average, associate degree students take out $17,475 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southeast Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.

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58 Total Awards
$3,195 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school awarded 58 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,195 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,680. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
55 Total Awards
$3,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,095 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Grand Island, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 55 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,210 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,590. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,095 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Central Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
36 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,887 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northeast Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school handed out 36 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $3,750. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,010. On average, associate degree students take out $13,887 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Northeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Community College Report

#5

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
33 Total Awards
$3,420 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 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 located in North Platte, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,420 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mid-Plains Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,135 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mid-Plains Community College Report

#6

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
22 Total Awards
$2,976 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Nebraska Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. WNCC is located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Nebraska who attend WNCC full time pay an average of $2,976 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,072. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

WNCC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • 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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