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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Nebraska
5 schools in Nebraska offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (5 of them public), with 3 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 135 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,450 |
| Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,450 |
| Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE | Community college | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,420 |
| Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,720 |
| Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,000 |
| Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
| Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
Cities with the most programs: Grand Island (1), Omaha (1), North Platte (1), Lincoln (1), Scottsbluff (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Nebraska?
5 schools in Nebraska awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 5 associate programs.
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic 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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Heavy equipment mechanic programs nationwide
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.