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Best Community Colleges in Omaha: Transfer, Tuition & Programs for 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

March 22, 2026

Compare Omaha community colleges with real tuition, earnings, and program data.

Why Community College in Omaha?

Omaha's community colleges offer an affordable launchpad for higher education and career training. With tuition well below four-year university rates and transfer agreements with state universities, the 2+2 path (2 years at CC, 2 at university) can save thousands while putting you on the same career trajectory.

Community Colleges in Omaha

Metropolitan Community College Area (Omaha)

Tuition: $3,285/year | Enrollment: 7,629 | 6-year earnings: $35,437

Nursing ADN graduates earn $63,276/year.

Southeast Community College Area (Lincoln)

Tuition: $3,540/year | Enrollment: 6,235 | 6-year earnings: $39,103

Nursing ADN graduates earn $58,300/year.

Central Community College (Grand Island)

Tuition: $3,360/year | Enrollment: 3,206 | 6-year earnings: $36,158

Nursing ADN graduates earn $54,710/year.

Northeast Community College (Norfolk)

Tuition: $3,840/year | Enrollment: 2,464 | 6-year earnings: $39,950

Nursing ADN graduates earn $53,246/year.

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy (Omaha)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 220 | 6-year earnings: $28,093

Capitol Beauty School (Omaha)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 167 | 6-year earnings: $28,276

College of Hair Design-East Campus (Lincoln)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 116 | 6-year earnings: $24,991

Joseph's College Cosmetology (Lincoln)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 98 | 6-year earnings: $23,617

How to Choose

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest tuition	Metropolitan Community College Area ($3,285/yr)
Best earnings outcome	Northeast Community College ($39,950 at 6yrs)
Nursing	Check which schools offer ADN programs with clinical rotations
Transfer	Look for schools with articulation agreements to your target university

Transfer Pathways

Check with your target university for specific transfer agreements. Most Nebraska public universities accept credits from in-state community colleges through statewide articulation agreements. Complete your general education core at a CC and transfer as a junior to save significantly on your bachelor's degree.

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant — up to $7,395/year, often exceeds full CC tuition
Nebraska state grants — check your state's financial aid office for resident programs
Institutional scholarships — many CCs offer merit and need-based scholarships
Workforce development grants — available for high-demand programs like nursing and skilled trades

Next Steps

Compare Omaha community colleges on GradeToGrad — see tuition, programs, and transfer rates.