C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Northeast Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Norfolk, Nebraska 68702
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
D
36/100

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

5,595
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,508
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northeast Community College ▼

47% 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 (68702) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (68701).

Avg Home Value
$264,725
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,291
1-Year Change
+6.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,634
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,950
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,000
Median debt at graduation
55.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among associate-degree-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 Northeast 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$70,808$82,248+13%#18 of 60#17—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$59,177$79,074+12%#18 of 52#18$12,000
Agricultural Production Operations—$71,726+69%#1 of 17#1—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$62,930$71,552-11%#833 of 962#828$13,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$63,776+14%#9 of 39#9—
Computer and Information Sciences$37,509$62,810+16%#30 of 122#25—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$58,050-11%#438 of 560#452$10,950
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$44,528$52,727-10%#138 of 176#128$11,739
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$32,840$50,127-3%#16 of 28#15$9,250
Plant Sciences$49,481—————
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$42,190$45,955+9%#242 of 476#226$12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,064$45,484-3%#252 of 426#208$8,040
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians—$45,059+26%#1 of 26#2—
Agricultural Business and Management$36,223$44,808-6%#16 of 21#16$9,500
Agriculture—$44,376-3%#7 of 8#7—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24,497$43,448-11%#396 of 547#378$8,125
Accounting and Related Services—$43,309-9%#189 of 225#170—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$34,363$42,059+1%#68 of 124#52—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,292$40,686-8%#646 of 947#615$9,253
Business/Commerce$35,818$39,625-21%#183 of 205#186$10,211
Animal Sciences$35,931$38,907+1%#5 of 7#5—
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection$37,514—————
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$24,710$36,172-4%#103 of 160#105$11,542

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 Northeast Community College Ranks

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

#4
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
of 10 schools
#6
Pre-Nursing Studies
of 21 schools
#8
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
of 20 schools
#16
Lineworker
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,240 $4,530
Room $5,378
Board $4,259
Total Cost (On-Campus) $16,149 $17,439

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Out Loans
$8,508
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,979
$30,001 - $48,000$6,219
$48,001 - $75,000$8,368
$75,001 - $110,000$12,060
$110,001+$12,700

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 60 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 45 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 42 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 41 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 41 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 38 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35 grads/yr Lineworker 34 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 32 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 32 grads/yr Electrician 28 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 27 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 26 grads/yr Agriculture, General 25 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 20 grads/yr Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other 19 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
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

Student Demographics

5,595
Total Students
47%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
47%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 11%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 28%
Off-Campus (Renters) 47%
With Family 25%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,646 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northeast 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 Northeast Community College?
Tuition at Northeast Community College is $3,240 for in-state students and $4,530 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,508.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Community College?
The graduation rate at Northeast Community College is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northeast Community College a good school?
Northeast 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 (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northeast Community College?
Northeast Community College has a total enrollment of 5,595 students.
Is there rental demand near Northeast Community College?
Yes! Approximately 47% of students at Northeast Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,646 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Norfolk area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology