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Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska · public · mainly awards certificates · 6,773 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$9,171
cheaper than 45% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34.6%
Median debt at completion
$11,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$43,405
earns ~$4,732.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southeast Community College Area is a public institution in Lincoln, NE, offering certificates and associate degrees in various trades and allied health fields. With a student body of 6,773, it provides low-cost training options for those seeking practical skills. The school serves a diverse population, with 22.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $9,171. The reported completion rate is 34.6%, which may undercount transfer students. Median student debt at completion is $11,000, which is significantly lower than the typical 10-year earnings of $43,405.

Net price is 47% above the Nebraska median ($6,249) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$45,190
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$43,575
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$43,240
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$40,768
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$36,560
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$36,009
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$32,391
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$31,133
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$30,771
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$29,685
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$27,513
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 49 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$65,387
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$56,333
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$48,752
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$47,260
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$44,942
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degree$42,235
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,565
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,729
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degree$36,848
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$36,674
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$35,518
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$33,993
Fire Protectionassociate degree$30,409
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$29,064
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$27,517
Design and Applied Artsassociate degree$26,353
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$23,340
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$21,508
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,292
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biotechnologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biotechnologyassociate degreenot reported
International/Globalization Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Corporate Communicationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Diagnostic, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and Medical Assisting. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Ground Transportation, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 58 other programs.
What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?
Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician associate degree program have median earnings of $43,240 two years after completion.
How many students finish and how large is the school?
The school has 6,773 students. The completion rate is reported at 34.6%; note that this figure may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Southeast Community College Area a public or private school?
This is a public school located in Lincoln, NE.

Other options in Nebraska

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central Community CollegeGrand Island$7,02451.7%$39,429
Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha$4,98219.3%$38,773
Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte$5,23541.8%$40,059
Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk$8,54448.8%$42,634
Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff$5,47445.1%$38,729
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 181640. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.