Western Nebraska Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Nebraska Community College at a glance

• 893

  students enrolled

• 235

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,474

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,568 in state, $2,928 out of state

• $33,557

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,729

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Western Nebraska Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Western Nebraska Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Scotts Bluff County, where the college is.

• 10

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.8%

  unemployment in Scotts Bluff County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $60,960

  median household income

  Scotts Bluff County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (2 open), operations (1 open).

Hiring most: AGEO Autonomy (1), Charter Communications (1), Jobot (1), Nelnet (1), Platte-Valley-Companies (1), Safeway (1), The Reserves Network (1), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (4), Finance (2), Sales (2), Operations (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Nebraska Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western Nebraska Community College?

Western Nebraska Community College enrolls about 893 students and is a public 2-year institution in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It awards about 235 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Nebraska Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,557 six years after entry and $38,729 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Nebraska Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Western Nebraska Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Western Nebraska Community College?

10 open professional jobs are listed in Scotts Bluff County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. AGEO Autonomy has the most openings.