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Trade schools in Nebraska
College Scorecard lists 9 schools in Nebraska that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 6 electrical, 5 HVAC, 3 plumbing, 6 construction trades, 3 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 234 | $3,420 | $11,632 | Apply |
| Central Community College | Grand Island | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 197 | $3,450 | $13,851 | Apply |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 103 | $3,930 | $12,947 | Apply |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 46 | $3,000 | $11,682 | Apply |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 31 | $3,720 | $15,838 | Apply |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 28 | $11,100 | $26,535 | Apply |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 22 | $3,840 | $13,229 | Apply |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 1 | $4,080 | $31,134 | Apply |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 0 | $9,232 | $20,712 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Nebraska graduate the most students?
Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 234, then Central Community College with 197.1
How much does trade school cost in Nebraska?
Public schools on the list charge a median $3,840 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
7 of the 9 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 7 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Nebraska?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Nebraska, $36.33 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.33 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $29.31 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $29.24 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.77 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $22.34 | 6 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nebraska, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)