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Culinary schools in Nebraska
4 schools in Nebraska offer culinary arts programs (4 of them public), with 4 certificate and 3 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Nebraska
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | $36,045 | $34,561 | n/a | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 30 | $34,733 | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | $34,381 | n/a | n/a | $3,450 |
| Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 41 | n/a | $42,728 | n/a | $3,000 |
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,450 |
| Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE | Community college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,930 |
Cities with the most programs: Lincoln (1), Omaha (1), Grand Island (1), Norfolk (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Nebraska?
4 schools in Nebraska awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which culinary arts program in Nebraska has the highest earnings?
Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $36,045 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Nebraska?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln charges $3,000 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.