Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 893 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,729 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 36.0%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.3x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,474 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,729
Graduation Rate
36.0%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$5,474
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.54x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.3x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
893
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
52.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,410
Pell Grant Rate
27.2%
Federal Loan Rate
7.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,420
Income $30K–$48K
$3,808
Income $48K–$75K
$7,099
Income $110K+
$11,714
Student Demographics
Women
57.8%
White
54.3%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
26.5%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (32)
Associate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 25 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 7 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $50,086 | 32 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 15 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Forestry | Associate | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nebraska
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nebraska
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nebraska
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
- Best ROI Colleges in Nebraska
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