Trade Schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 20 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 7 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 3,408 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,000 to $21,916, with a median of $17,900 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,087 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Metropolitan Community College Area, Central Community College and Southeast Community College Area.

20
Schools
3,408
Graduates last year
$17,900
Median program tuition
$46,087
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Nebraska

All 20 schools in Nebraska

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Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
Average net price
$3,811
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 9 more
Average net price
$6,870
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 10 more
Average net price
$4,223
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$6,395
Completion rate
55%
Type
Public

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy

Omaha, NE

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$15,222
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Capitol Beauty School

Omaha, NE

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$16,591
Completion rate
99%
Type
Private for-profit

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 5 more
Average net price
$7,377
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, EMT and Paramedic and Lineworker and 4 more
Average net price
$5,979
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$14,621
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private nonprofit

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

Programs
LPN
Average net price
$25,301
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private nonprofit

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$32,456
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Nebraska?

The median published tuition is $17,900 (range $9,000 to $21,916, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics ($9,000), Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy ($9,500) and Capitol Beauty School ($9,550). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 53 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,087 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Nebraska?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Metropolitan Community College Area, Central Community College, Southeast Community College Area, Northeast Community College and Mid-Plains Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.