Central Community College

https://www.cccneb.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,880
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,856
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,927
    26.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    48.1%
    277 Graduates

    About

    Central Community College is a higher education institution located in Hall County, NE. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Community College were General Business Administration & Management (161 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,842 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Community College. 47.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,932 degrees), 2.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (778 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Central Community College is $2,880, which is $−5,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Community College is $2,880, which is $5,280 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,856.

    In 2024, 32% of undergraduate students attending Central Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,880
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Community College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at Central Community College is $−5,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,856
    2024 Value
    7.37%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Central Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,856. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Community College grew by 7.37%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,376
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Community College was of $8,376 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    32%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    9%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    32% of undergraduate students at Central Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Central Community College had a total enrollment of 6,927 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Community College is 1,821 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,106. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Central Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Central Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.7% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Black or African American, 0.982% Asian, 0.808% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Central Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Central Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,927 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Community College is 1,821 and the part-time enrollment is 5,106. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Central Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,692 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,877 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      180 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Central Community College is 67.7% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Black or African American, 0.982% Asian, 0.808% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 164 fewer women than men received degrees from Central Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Community College is white (1,932 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (778 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Community College is General Business Administration & Management (161 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (535 degrees awarded), Precision Production (273 degrees), and Construction (137 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Community College are Other managers (56,881 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (45,450 people), Construction managers (44,636 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,169 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,462 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Community College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (535 degrees awarded), Precision Production (273 degrees), Construction (137 degrees), Human Sciences (126 degrees), and Agriculture (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Central Community College are Mechanical Technologies (535 degrees awarded), Precision Production (273 degrees), Construction (137 degrees), Human Sciences (126 degrees), and Agriculture (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (112,620 people), Construction (102,285 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (53,942 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,595 people), and Air transportation (38,359 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Community College are Mechanical Technologies (535 degrees awarded), Precision Production (273 degrees), Construction (137 degrees), Human Sciences (126 degrees), and Agriculture (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      161 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      74 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      46 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 161 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,503
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,339
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,503 degrees were awarded to men at Central Community College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,339).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Central Community College in Welding Technology, which is 6.34 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 361 degrees were awarded to men at Central Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.11 times more than the 171 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    34%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Central Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,932 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      778 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      65 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Central Community College is white (1,932 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (778 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,115 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      1,111 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,104 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Community College is white male (1,115 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,111 degrees).

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    Operations

    Central Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $23.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 251k (1.08%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Central Community College had a total salary expenditure of 97.6M. Central Community College employs 157 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Community College are Male No academic rank (79), and Female No academic rank (78).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

    Endowment

    $23.1M
    2024 Endowment
    10.4%
    growth from 2023

    Central Community College has an endowment valued at about $23.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Community College grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $35.3M
    2024 Salaries
    2.14%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Central Community College paid a median of $35.3M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($97.6M) and a 2.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.88% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.706% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    157
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Central Community College paid a total of $10.3M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

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