Is Central Community College worth it?

Grand Island, NE · Public · 2-year

Central Community College is a public, two-year institution in Grand Island, Nebraska (small city). It awarded 2,842 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, welding technology and criminal justice.

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Federal context for Central Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$41,713

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,675

Median earnings 10 years after

$39,429

Average net price

$7,024

Completion rate

48%

Completions (2024)

2,842

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

3,353

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$64,945$72,463112
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$33,898$44,11372
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$26,198$43,44156
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$37,307$45,13739
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$53,860$56,17631
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate$39,409$55,68226
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$46,758$52,55919
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate$43,366$36,56816
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/A$46,919N/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Business Administration and Management, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr268
Business Administration and Management, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs161
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate151
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr127
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr126
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr112
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate103
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr96
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr93
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr82

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Sources: federal figures for Central Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nebraska. Counts under 10 are not published.

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