Central Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Central Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Grand Island, Nebraska. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,360 for Nebraska residents and $4,800 for other students on average. It offers 88 degree programs through 28 Certificate, 33 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 27 programs (8 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $32,800.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3134 West Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE
Phone	308-398-4222
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,360 Out-of-State$4,800
Student Population »	6,519 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	67% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,311
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,360 for Nebraska residents and $4,800 for out-of-state students at Central Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,681) over public community colleges in Nebraska.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Nebraska community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,360	$4,800
Books & Supplies	$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,452
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,400
Average Financial Aid	$2,311
Cost of Attendance	$15,312	$16,752
After Financial Aid	$13,001	$14,441
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Community College	$3,360	$4,800
Public Community Colleges in Nebraska	$3,939	$4,681
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 27 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 8 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	8	9	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	28	33	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural Business and Management	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/Technician	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	182 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	35 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	48 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	24 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Social Work	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	79 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	121 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	78 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,519 students at Central Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,537 male students and 3,772 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,309	1,698	4,611
Male Students	2,537	837	1,700
Female Students	3,772	861	2,911

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Community College, there are 6,519 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,923 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,714 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,209 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,519
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	3,714
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,209
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,596