Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE · Public · Associate degree-granting
Southeast Community College Area is a public institution in Lincoln, Nebraska, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 6,773 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,405 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.95x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,171 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business Administration & Management, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,405
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$9,171
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.37x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.95x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,773
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,320
Pell Grant Rate
22.1%
Federal Loan Rate
13.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,687
Income $30K–$48K
$7,587
Income $48K–$75K
$8,987
Income $110K+
$13,054
Student Demographics
Women
51.1%
White
69.0%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
14.0%
Asian
3.6%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.5%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (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)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Associate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,304 | 124 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,411 | 86 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,317 | 82 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $63,090 | 71 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $62,546 | 64 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 58 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 55 |
| Machinist | $63,811 | 50 |
| Business | Not reported | 48 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 40 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,175 | 39 |
| Agricultural Business | $48,497 | 35 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $39,876 | 28 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $54,148 | 26 |
| Mental Health Services | $37,466 | 26 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $34,684 | 23 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $65,462 | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,603 | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $34,561 | 11 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | $114,693 | 11 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Operations | $36,464 | 10 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | $55,951 | 7 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $74,993 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $72,418 | 2 |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $49,838 | 92 |
| Ground Transportation | $37,092 | 68 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $40,687 | 31 |
| Dental Support Services | $40,767 | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,260 | 19 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,728 | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 15 |
| Geography | Not reported | 10 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $45,473 | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 5 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Dental Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Associate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production 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
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