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Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3134 West Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 68802 · Phone: (308) 398-4222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Central Community College is a public trade school in Grand Island, Nebraska, offering auto mechanic, welding, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Central Community College has a 48.1% completion rate versus a 61.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,992 and median earnings of $39,429 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 19.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,770 | $50,560 | $62,710 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,850 | $52,220 | $61,810 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $44,010 | $59,140 | $65,200 |
| Electricians | $40,400 | $60,820 | $79,130 |
| Machinists | $39,770 | $55,860 | $67,430 |
| Construction laborers | $36,400 | $47,260 | $55,550 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,620 | $51,670 | $62,960 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $40,150 | $58,390 | $75,830 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,890 | $62,660 | $71,860 |
| Medical assistants | $37,940 | $47,370 | $50,010 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,650 | $60,510 | $81,660 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,060 | $41,710 | $52,070 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | $44,620 | $58,360 | $63,480 |
| Dental hygienists | $67,600 | $92,580 | $96,210 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $43,540 | $59,850 | $74,160 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,710 | $46,610 | $49,270 |
| Dental assistants | $37,810 | $46,660 | $49,370 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nebraska (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 134 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 119 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 107 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 64 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 64 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 63 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | $40,775 | $34,847 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 36 | $35,297 | $39,585 | $4,950 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 23 | $38,171 | $37,088 | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 21 | $38,171 | $37,088 | $5,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | $36,560 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $46,019 | $43,426 | $10,831 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 14 | $35,297 | $39,585 | $4,950 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $34,821 | $37,424 | $9,835 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $35,954 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $34,821 | $37,424 | $9,835 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $22,806 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | $38,171 | $37,088 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $34,821 | $37,424 | $9,835 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 1 | $46,019 | $43,426 | $10,831 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Central Community College is a public trade and career school in Grand Island, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards 44 program types across trade fields, with the highest completer counts in auto mechanic schools (229), welding schools (210), and diesel mechanic schools (155), alongside offerings in electrician, CNC machining, construction trades, medical billing and coding, CDL training, LPN, medical assisting, culinary, EMT, HVAC, dental hygiene, pharmacy tech, and dental assisting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.1%, which is below the state average of 61.0%. Median debt among graduates is $7,992, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,429. About 19.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 3,353 undergraduates and roughly 1,200 trade completers, this small-city campus offers a mix of short-term certificate and longer program pathways across dozens of hands-on trade fields. Program length details for individual tracks are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Higher Learning Commission listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Community College offers 44 program types, with the most completers in auto mechanic schools (229), welding schools (210), and diesel mechanic schools (155). It also has programs in electrician, CNC machining, construction trades, medical billing and coding, CDL training, LPN, medical assisting, culinary, EMT, HVAC, dental hygiene, pharmacy tech, and dental assisting.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.1%, which is below the Nebraska state average of 61.0%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,992, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,429, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Central Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates and eligibility for state funding compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (308) 398-4222 or visit its website to confirm specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and view federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180902.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of hands-on trade programs, but specific program lengths and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by program and are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details specific to each trade.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Community College at (308) 398-4222 or through its website at https://www.cccneb.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.