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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

8 Schools Ranked
$11,291 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$18,369 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Nebraska to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

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

Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school handed out 118 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,195. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,680. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. 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
74 Total Awards
$3,192 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,475 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Southeast Community College Area. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school handed out 74 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Nebraska who attend Southeast Community College full time pay an average of $3,192 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,780. On average, associate degree students take out $17,475 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Southeast Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southeast Community College Area Report

#3

Central Community College

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Central Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Nebraska. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Grand Island, Nebraska. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Nebraska who attend Central Community College full time pay an average of $3,210 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,590. On average, associate degree students take out $10,095 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Community College. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
16 Total Awards
$2,976 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Nebraska Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 16 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $2,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WNCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,072. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

WNCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Nebraska Community College Report

#5

Northeast Community College

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

Out of the 8 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Nebraska who attend Northeast full time pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,010. Associate Degree recipients from Northeast accumulate an average of $13,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
4 Total Awards
$3,420 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Mid-Plains Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Mid-Plains Community College is a public institution located in North Platte, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Nebraska who attend Mid-Plains Community College full time pay an average of $3,420 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,135 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Mid-Plains Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mid-Plains Community College Report

#7

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
2 Total Awards
$26,060 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Union College Nebraska did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Union College, expect to pay an average of $26,060 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Union College. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$44,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Creighton University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,524 to cover tuition and fees at Creighton. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

One thing to take note of is that Creighton does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Creighton University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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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