C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
71/100 · earnings-weighted

Southeast Community College Area

2-Year Public
📍 Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
C+
57/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

9,799
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,011
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southeast Community College Area ▼

28% 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.

Avg Home Value
$260,089
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,109
1-Year Change
+6.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$43,405
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,103
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,000
Median debt at graduation
37.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th 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 Southeast Community College Area

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
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians$104,847$114,693+70%——$8,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,239$79,175-2%#525 of 962#534$19,286
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$57,207$74,993-3%#2 of 6#2—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$56,906$72,418+7%#19 of 59#21$9,907
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$49,666$65,462+12%#8 of 39#11—
Precision Metal Working$49,114$63,811+13%#20 of 66#19$10,938
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$52,556$63,090+8%#54 of 176#53$10,187
Computer and Information Sciences$55,738$62,546+15%#32 of 122#26$18,520
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$48,917$62,411-5%#343 of 560#329$12,878
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$55,951+51%#8 of 286#7—
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$41,599$54,148-3%#30 of 39#27—
Agricultural Business and Management$42,642$48,497+1%#13 of 21#13$8,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$31,041$47,304+7%#211 of 947#181$9,569
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$46,884—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$36,781$46,317-5%#336 of 547#303$11,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$39,334$45,603+8%#248 of 476#244$10,380
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,473$39,876-15%#348 of 426#327$14,463
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$25,644$37,466-8%#41 of 58#35$21,438
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—$36,464-3%#36 of 57#36—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$29,534$34,684+1%#54 of 93#45$15,188
Culinary Arts and Related Services$26,446$34,561-13%#81 of 96#74—

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.

For parents & investors

The Southeast Community College Area Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $260,089
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,109/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 68507 (4.9% cap, Lincoln)

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🏆 Where Southeast Community College Area Ranks

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

#4
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
of 7 schools
#12
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
of 15 schools
#21
Clinical/Medical Social Work
of 22 schools
#24
Agricultural Business and Management, General
of 27 schools
#27
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,912 $3,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $16,285 $17,005

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
$8,011
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,165
$30,001 - $48,000$5,460
$48,001 - $75,000$7,880
$75,001 - $110,000$10,602
$110,001+$11,174

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 155 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 105 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 100 grads/yr Electrician 90 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 89 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 85 grads/yr General Studies 82 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 79 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 77 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 71 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 67 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 63 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 53 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 47 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 35 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 34 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 29 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 27 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southeast Community College Area'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
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Student Demographics

9,799
Total Students
53%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)
28%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 37%
Off-Campus (Renters) 28%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,763 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southeast Community College Area?
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 Southeast Community College Area?
Tuition at Southeast Community College Area is $2,912 for in-state students and $3,500 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,011.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area?
The graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Southeast Community College Area a good school?
Southeast Community College Area has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southeast Community College Area?
Southeast Community College Area has a total enrollment of 9,799 students.
Is there rental demand near Southeast Community College Area?
Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Southeast Community College Area live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,763 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lincoln area.

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