Vocational Programs at Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College (referred to as WNCC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Scottsbluff, NE. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Nebraska Community College is $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,575 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1). Western Nebraska Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $3,360 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 71 Programs |
| Enrollment | 1,575 Students |
| Online Students | 185 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of WNCC are $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of WNCC is $107 for Nebraska residents and $111 for other students.
| Nebraska Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $3,000 | $3,360 |
| Cost Per Credit | $107 | $111 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Western Nebraska Community College offers 71 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 480 students have earned their degrees/certificate at WNCC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at WNCC with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 3 programs | 0 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Range Science and Management | 1 program | 0 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Forestry | 1 program | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 program | 18 |
| Education [+] | 6 programs | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 program | 9 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 program | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 program | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 program | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 program | 6 |
| Education (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 2 programs | 2 |
| Engineering | 1 program | 2 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 program | 0 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 program | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 program | 2 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 2 programs | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 program | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 program | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 program | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 program | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 program | 8 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
| Chemistry | 1 program | 0 |
| Physics | 1 program | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 program | 7 |
| Psychology | 1 program | 7 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 7 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program | 7 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Social Work | 1 program | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 3 programs | 17 |
| Social Sciences | 1 program | 17 |
| Economics | 1 program | 0 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 program | 0 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 22 |
| Lineworker | 1 program | 22 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 2 programs | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1 program | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 3 programs | 16 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | 1 program | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 16 programs | 109 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 1 program | 0 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 program | 11 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 7 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 1 program | 10 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 10 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 program | 0 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1 program | 6 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 program | 29 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 program | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 24 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs | 79 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 program | 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 1 program | 1 |
| Accounting | 1 program | 11 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| History (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 57 programs | 378 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
| Education [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 program | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program | 0 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 34 |
| Lineworker | 1 program | 34 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 programs | 66 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 program | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 61 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 program | 0 |
| Accounting | 1 program | 0 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 2 |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 12 programs | 102 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Lineworker | 1 program | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 2 programs | 0 |
Western Nebraska Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1988 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At Western Nebraska Community College, there are total 1,575 students. By gender, there are 633 men and 942 women students at WNCC. The next table summarizes the student population at WNCC.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,575 | 633 | 942 |
| American Indian/Native American | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Asian | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Black/African American | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 399 | 143 | 256 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 960 | 389 | 571 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 58 | 24 | 34 |