Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Norfolk, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northeast Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,387 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,634 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 55.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.88x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,544 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Electrical & Power Transmission, Machinist, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,634
Graduation Rate
55.6%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$8,544
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.88x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,387
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,130
Pell Grant Rate
16.3%
Federal Loan Rate
12.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,505
Income $30K–$48K
$6,546
Income $48K–$75K
$7,127
Income $110K+
$12,780
Student Demographics
Women
54.0%
White
71.7%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
16.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (70)
Associate (37)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $36,172 | 54 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $79,074 | 54 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,686 | 51 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $52,727 | 51 |
| Agricultural Business | $44,808 | 43 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $50,127 | 43 |
| Business Administration & Management | $43,448 | 43 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,552 | 40 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 32 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $45,484 | 31 |
| Business | $39,625 | 26 |
| Accounting | $43,309 | 23 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $42,059 | 21 |
| Agriculture | $44,376 | 16 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $62,810 | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $82,248 | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,050 | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Animal Sciences | $38,907 | 11 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $63,776 | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,955 | 11 |
| Agricultural Production | $71,726 | 9 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $45,059 | 6 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | $55,434 | 52 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $46,455 | 38 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 38 |
| Practical Nursing | $64,570 | 36 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $60,605 | 22 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $42,499 | 15 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 9 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
| Business | Not reported | 3 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate | 2 |
| Education | Associate | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Associate | 1 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Associate | 1 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Associate | 1 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
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