Trade Schools in Nebraska
84 programs at 20 schools · Average earnings $42,003/yr
Programs Analyzed
84
Schools
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,003/yr
Avg Score
65/100
Highest Earning Programs in Nebraska
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in Nebraska.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems Technology | Southeast Community College Area | $104,847/yr | 73 | Resilient |
| Biology | Union Adventist University | $74,593/yr | 57 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Southeast Community College Area | $71,239/yr | 86 | Moderate |
| Electromechanical Technology | Northeast Community College | $70,808/yr | 69 | Resilient |
| Nursing | Metropolitan Community College Area | $68,874/yr | 87 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Central Community College | $64,945/yr | 85 | Moderate |
| Electrical Installation | Metropolitan Community College Area | $64,751/yr | 83 | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Northeast Community College | $62,930/yr | 83 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Western Nebraska Community College | $62,413/yr | 86 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Mid-Plains Community College | $59,746/yr | 84 | Moderate |
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (13)
Healthcare (25)
Engineering & Technology (9)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3)
Personal Services (8)
Business & Office (6)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (9)
Education (1)
Arts & Design (2)
Family & Consumer Sciences (1)
Other Programs (7)
Skilled Trades (13 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
83 | $64,751/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
80 | $59,177/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
79 | $52,060/yr | AI-Proof |
| Ground Transportation | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
76 | $30,980/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
74 | $47,839/yr | AI-Proof |
| Construction Management Technology | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
74 | $37,514/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
73 | $52,556/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Central Community College Grand Island |
71 | $46,758/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
69 | $49,114/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
69 | $44,528/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
68 | $38,353/yr | AI-Proof |
| HVAC Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
67 | $49,666/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Central Community College Grand Island |
63 | $39,409/yr | AI-Proof |
Healthcare (25 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
87 | $68,874/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
86 | $71,239/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff |
86 | $62,413/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Central Community College Grand Island |
85 | $64,945/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Mid-Plains Community College North Platte |
84 | $59,746/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
83 | $62,930/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
81 | $43,044/yr | AI-Proof |
| Health Administration | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
78 | $44,112/yr | Moderate |
| Health Administration | Central Community College Grand Island |
77 | $43,366/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
72 | $56,569/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
72 | $35,315/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
70 | $42,190/yr | Resilient |
| Dental Assisting | Central Community College Grand Island |
69 | $53,860/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
69 | $48,917/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
68 | $39,334/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Central Community College Grand Island |
67 | $37,307/yr | Resilient |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
65 | $46,884/yr | Resilient |
| Dental Assisting | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
65 | $36,408/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Clarkson College Omaha |
58 | $41,699/yr | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | College of Saint Mary Omaha |
57 | $36,194/yr | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha |
56 | $58,162/yr | Resilient |
| Mental Health Services | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
56 | $25,644/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Clarkson College Omaha |
55 | $52,966/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha |
55 | $37,878/yr | Resilient |
| Massage Therapy | Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha |
40 | $26,005/yr | Resilient |
Engineering & Technology (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha |
83 | $58,750/yr | Exposed |
| Computer Science | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
83 | $55,738/yr | Exposed |
| Computer Science | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
83 | $48,719/yr | Exposed |
| Energy Systems Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
73 | $104,847/yr | Resilient |
| Quality Control & Safety Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
73 | $57,207/yr | Moderate |
| Electromechanical Technology | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
69 | $70,808/yr | Resilient |
| Computer Science | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
69 | $37,509/yr | Exposed |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
66 | $56,906/yr | Moderate |
| Drafting & Design Technology | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
57 | $41,599/yr | Moderate |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
69 | $33,064/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
69 | $28,511/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
68 | $28,473/yr | Resilient |
Personal Services (8 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
83 | $36,734/yr | AI-Proof |
| Culinary Arts | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
67 | $26,446/yr | AI-Proof |
| Cosmetology | Capitol Beauty School Omaha |
47 | $25,942/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Lincoln |
46 | $24,101/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Stephanie Moss Academy Omaha |
45 | $23,179/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Joseph's College Cosmetology Lincoln |
45 | $22,479/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | College of Hair Design-Downtown Lincoln |
43 | $19,274/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | College of Hair Design-East Campus Lincoln |
43 | $19,274/yr | Resilient |
Business & Office (6 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
82 | $43,956/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
76 | $36,781/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Central Community College Grand Island |
76 | $33,898/yr | Moderate |
| Business | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
72 | $35,818/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Mid-Plains Community College North Platte |
71 | $33,906/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
65 | $24,497/yr | Moderate |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
75 | $42,642/yr | Moderate |
| Agricultural Business | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
71 | $36,223/yr | Moderate |
| Plant Sciences | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
65 | $49,481/yr | Moderate |
| Animal Sciences | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
55 | $35,931/yr | Moderate |
| Veterinary Technology | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
54 | $34,363/yr | Resilient |
| Veterinary Technology | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Curtis |
47 | $32,793/yr | Resilient |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Curtis |
45 | $24,427/yr | Moderate |
| Veterinary Technology | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln |
44 | $32,793/yr | Resilient |
| Agricultural Production Operations | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln |
41 | $24,427/yr | Moderate |
Education (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
60 | $24,710/yr | Moderate |
Arts & Design (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film & Photography | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
57 | $39,877/yr | Moderate |
| Design and Applied Arts | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
53 | $29,902/yr | Moderate |
Family & Consumer Sciences (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
62 | $29,534/yr | Moderate |
Other Programs (7 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Union Adventist University Lincoln |
57 | $74,593/yr | Moderate |
| Human Services | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
56 | $34,392/yr | Resilient |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha |
54 | $33,011/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln |
52 | $31,041/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Northeast Community College Norfolk |
49 | $30,292/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Central Community College Grand Island |
47 | $26,198/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Mid-Plains Community College North Platte |
45 | $24,535/yr | AI-Proof |
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About This Data
This page shows 84 trade and vocational programs at 20 schools in Nebraska using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.