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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

4 Schools Ranked
$3,337 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$18,369 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

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$3,195 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Metropolitan Community College the best school in Nebraska for computer science students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,195 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,680. On average, associate degree students take out $13,886 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
$3,192 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,475 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 4 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Community College Area landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Students from Nebraska who attend Southeast Community College full time pay an average of $3,192 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,780. On average, associate degree students take out $17,475 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeast Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
$3,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,095 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Community College is $3,210. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,590. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,095 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Community College. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,887 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeast Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $3,750. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,010. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,887 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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