C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

69/100 · earnings-weighted

Central Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802

🌐 https://www.cccneb.edu/

Central Community College — tuition $2,880 in-state, $4,320 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

55/100

Affordability

B+

74/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

C+

59/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,862

Total Enrollment

45%

Graduation Rate

69%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,317

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Central Community College ▼

24% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (68802) has no residential market, so these figures average 3 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (68803, 68810, 68801).

Avg Home Value

$255,462

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,225

1-Year Change

+2.9%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Central Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,429

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$36,158

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,992

Median debt at graduation

48.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 79th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Central Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$64,945	$72,463	-10%	#815 of 962	#806	$9,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$53,860	$56,176	-9%	#182 of 237	#177	$10,831
Precision Metal Working	$39,409	$55,682	-1%	#39 of 66	#35	$4,950
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$46,758	$52,559	-10%	#143 of 176	#133	$5,500
Computer and Information Sciences	—	$46,919	-14%	#96 of 122	#92	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$37,307	$45,137	+7%	#255 of 476	#259	$9,835
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$33,898	$44,113	-9%	#378 of 547	#365	$7,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$26,198	$43,441	-2%	#444 of 947	#403	$6,455
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	$41,687	+2%	#23 of 58	#17	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$43,366	$36,568	-1%	#204 of 286	#203	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Central Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Child Care and Support Services Management

of 42 schools

🥈

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

of 66 schools

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

of 58 schools

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

#13

Agricultural Business and Management, General

of 27 schools

#13

Clinical/Medical Social Work

of 22 schools

#23

Electrician

of 100 schools

#27

Welding Technology/Welder

of 100 schools

#27

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,880	$4,320
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$15,312	$16,752

Financial Aid

85%

Receive Any Aid

46%

Receive Pell Grants

21%

Take Out Loans

$7,317

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,886
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,359
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,239
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,133
$110,001+	$9,824

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 532 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 213 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 204 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 152 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 151 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 140 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 139 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 129 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 126 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 104 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 97 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 83 grads/yr Electrician 81 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 74 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 68 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 62 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 60 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 60 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 56 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Central Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,862

Total Students

58%

Women

44%

Traditional Age (18-24)

24%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic 26%

Black 3%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 39%

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%

With Family 36%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,674 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 59%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%

25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Central Community College?

Tuition at Central Community College is $2,880 for in-state students and $4,320 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,317.

What is the graduation rate at Central Community College?

The graduation rate at Central Community College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Central Community College a good school?

Central Community College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Central Community College?

Central Community College has a total enrollment of 6,862 students.

Is there rental demand near Central Community College?

Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Central Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,674 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Grand Island area.

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