Southeast Community College Area
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Nebraska residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 6,773 students.
About This School
Southeast Community College Area is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska with approximately 6,773 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,171 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southeast Community College (SCC) is a public community college system in the southeast portion of Nebraska. The college was established in 1973 and has three main campuses in Lincoln, Milford, and Beatrice. The college also has Learning Centers in surrounding cities.
This is a strong option for Nebraska students who want to keep costs manageable — with a median debt of just $6,672 at graduation, you're unlikely to leave buried in loans. The three-campus setup across Lincoln, Milford, and Beatrice adds real flexibility for students in southeast Nebraska. Just go in with clear goals, as median earnings of $40,200 a decade out are modest, so the payoff depends heavily on what program you choose and where you take your education next.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Southeast Community College Area graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer and Information Sciences, General ($62,546 vs $54,246 nationally), and most below it in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($39,876 vs $46,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 124 | $47,304 | $44,125 | +$3,179 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 86 | $62,411 | $65,389 | −$2,978 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | $46,317 | $48,733 | −$2,416 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 71 | $63,090 | $58,424 | +$4,666 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 64 | $62,546 | $54,246 | +$8,300 |
| Precision Metal Working | 50 | $63,811 | $56,451 | +$7,360 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | $79,175 | $80,813 | −$1,638 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 35 | $48,497 | $47,825 | +$672 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | $39,876 | $46,706 | −$6,830 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 26 | $54,148 | $55,895 | −$1,747 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 26 | $37,466 | $40,734 | −$3,268 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 23 | $65,462 | $58,236 | +$7,226 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,773 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southeast Community College Area cost?
The average net price at Southeast Community College Area is about $9,171 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area?
Southeast Community College Area has a graduation rate of 36%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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