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Western Nebraska Community College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Western Nebraska Community College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Lineworker

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (two to less than four academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

16 reported completions · CIP 46.0303 · 2024 collection

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

0 reported completions · CIP 51.1009 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

17 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 36 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Advanced Welding - Certificate of Completion; Certifications

Western Nebraska Community College
Advanced Welding - Certificate of Completion; Certifications

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Welding Technology/Welder · CIP 48.0508
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
17
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,632 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$750 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Automotive Technology - Powertrain and Chassis Repair - Certificate

Western Nebraska Community College
Automotive Technology - Powertrain and Chassis Repair - Certificate

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0604
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
26
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,984 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$970 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Aviation Maintenance - Associate of Applied Science

Western Nebraska Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0609
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
32
Reported duration for a full-time student
60 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,408 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,875 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Aviation Maintenance - Certificate

Western Nebraska Community College
Aviation Maintenance - Certificate

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0609
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
32
Reported duration for a full-time student
60 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$9,548 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,875 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Basic Nursing Assistant

Western Nebraska Community College
Basic Nursing Assistant - Nebraska Certified Nurse Aide Licensure

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
2 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$434 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$161 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Basic Welding Technology - Certificate

Western Nebraska Community College
Basic Welding Certificate

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Welding Technology/Welder · CIP 48.0508
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
16
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,984 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$660 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Business Administration - Medical Office Management Option - AAS

Western Nebraska Community College
Business Administration - Associate of Applie Science

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Office Management/Administration · CIP 51.0705
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
15
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,936 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,314 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Business Technology - Information Technology Technical Support Option - Associate of Applied Science

Western Nebraska Community College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Information Technology · CIP 11.0103
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
18
Reported duration for a full-time student
60 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,688 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,000 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion

Western Nebraska Community College
Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
39
Reported duration for a full-time student
4 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,750 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Coding Technician - Diploma

Western Nebraska Community College
Coding Technician Diploma

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician · CIP 51.0707
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
15
Reported duration for a full-time student
45 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,828 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,534 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate

Western Nebraska Community College
Collision Repair and Refinish Technology - Non-structural Collision Repair - Certificate

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0603
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
23
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,984 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$900 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Scottsbluff, NE

Diesel, Truck, and Heavy Equipment Technology - AAS

Western Nebraska Community College
Diesel, Truck, and Heavy Equipment Technology - AAS

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Reported address
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0302
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$8,184 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,500 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$3,840AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$4,410AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$5,474AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants27%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

These occupations are connected to reported subjects through the federal education-to-occupation crosswalk. The connection helps you explore; it does not mean a particular award qualifies you for every role.

Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 002560. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 21 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. 47.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's Degree$62,413Suppressed for privacy$16,249
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$50,086$12,765
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacyNot published
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Scottsbluff city, Nebraska

Median monthly gross rent$9662020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$43
Median household income$56,3592020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$7,224
Resident population estimate14,3762020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±22
Nebraska price level90.1BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 90.1 is approximately 9.9% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Questions to ask before applying

  1. Is the exact program and award I want currently accepting students at this campus?
  2. What is the full written cost for my start date, and which expenses are additional?
  3. Does training include field equipment, rescue procedures or supervised site practice?
  4. Which certifications or operator exams are separate from the course?
  5. Will you need to travel, work at heights or work rotating shifts?
  6. Does the program qualify graduates for the relevant exam in your state?
  7. Who arranges the clinical placement or externship, and is a place guaranteed?
  8. What screening, immunization, equipment and exam costs sit outside tuition?
  9. Where can I read the current catalog, enrollment agreement and refund policy?

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Other options in the area

These institutions in Nebraska share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

14 reported subjects

About 158 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 184 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

27 reported subjects

About 282 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

37 reported subjects

About 321 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 181817. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.