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Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 893 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,474
cheaper than 76% of comparable schools
Completion rate
45.1%
Median debt at completion
$9,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,729
earns ~$7,075.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Western Nebraska Community College is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE, offering mainly associate degrees and certificates in skilled trades. With 893 students, it serves adults seeking practical training in fields like nursing, electrical work, and vehicle repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $5,474. The completion rate is reported at 45.1%, which includes transfer-outs for public community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $9,000, while median earnings 10 years after entry are typically $38,729.

Net price is 12% below the Nebraska median ($6,249) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$31,127
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 48 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$53,775
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,154
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Plant Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Forestryassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Education, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate degreenot reported
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Non-Professional Legal Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Physicsassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Economicsassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
Programs include Practical Nursing, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, and Dental Support Services. These are available as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees, plus 51 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
For the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants undergraduate certificate, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $31,127.
How many students finish their studies at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 45.1%. Remember that for public community colleges, this figure can undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Western Nebraska Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Scottsbluff, NE.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
Median student debt at completion is $9,000. The average annual net price is $5,474, so the debt represents roughly 1.6 years of typical annual net costs.

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
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln$9,17134.6%$43,405
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 181817. 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.