7 trade schools · Nebraska

Trade schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 7 trade schools in our data (2 public, 5 for-profit), and 18 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $19,250.

Trade schools7

Public2

For-profit5

Median tuition$19,250

Median completion rate70%

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$34,386

Programs by trade in Nebraska

Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.

Welding6 schools HVAC5 schools Electrician6 schools Plumbing2 schools Carpentry2 schools Construction trades6 schools Auto and diesel mechanic6 schools Heavy equipment mechanic5 schools Truck driving (CDL)2 schools Cosmetology and barbering5 schools Culinary arts4 schools Medical assistant7 schools LPN and CNA8 schools Dental assisting and hygiene4 schools Phlebotomy and medical lab5 schools EMT, surgical tech and imaging10 schools Medical billing and coding7 schools Paralegal1 school

All 7 trade schools in Nebraska

Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.

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School	Type	Students	Tuition (2025-26)	Avg net price	Completion rate	Earnings 10 yrs after entry
Capitol Beauty SchoolOmaha	For-profit trade school	161	$19,850	$16,591	99%	$36,750
Central Community CollegeGrand Island	Public community or technical college	3,353	$3,450	$6,870	51%	$44,200
College of Hair Design-DowntownLincoln	For-profit trade school	53	$21,000	$17,626	78%	$34,386
Entourage Institute of Beauty and EstheticsLincoln	For-profit trade school	99	$20,500	$14,687	67%	$31,688
Joseph's College CosmetologyLincoln	For-profit trade school	92	$18,800	$8,723	70%	$26,546
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln	Public community or technical college	6,773	$3,000	$4,223	40%	$47,090
Xenon A Stephanie Moss AcademyOmaha	For-profit trade school	241	$19,250	$15,222	77%	$33,416

Colleges in Nebraska with the most trade programs

Metropolitan Community College Area, Omaha: 13 trade fields
Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte: 11 trade fields
Northeast Community College, Norfolk: 11 trade fields
Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff: 9 trade fields
Clarkson College, Omaha: 3 trade fields
Union Adventist University, Lincoln: 3 trade fields
Creighton University, Omaha: 2 trade fields
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health, Omaha: 2 trade fields
Nebraska Indian Community College, Macy: 1 trade fields
College of Saint Mary, Omaha: 1 trade fields
Little Priest Tribal College, Winnebago: 1 trade fields

Cities with the most trade schools: Lincoln (4).

Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are in Nebraska?

7 schools in Nebraska mostly award certificates, and 18 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.

How much does trade school cost in Nebraska?

The median trade school in Nebraska charges $19,250 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.

What is the cheapest trade school in Nebraska?

Among trade schools with a reported price, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $3,000.

Colleges in Nebraska · All trades

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.