Northeast Community College
Vocational school in Norfolk, NE, The United States
Northeast Community College is a community college in Norfolk, Nebraska, in the United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognised by the U.S. Department of Education, and awards two-year associate degrees, one-year diplomas and certificates. Several programmes also hold specialised accreditation, for example Nursing (ACEN), Automotive Technology (ASE Education Foundation), Paramedic (CAAHEP), Physical Therapist Assistant (CAPTE) and Veterinary Technology (American Veterinary Medical Association).
- Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS), designed for transfer to a four-year college or university
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS), a two-year career and technical degree
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- One-year diplomas and short-term certificates
- Career and workforce training
- Adult education, including English Language Learner (ELL) classes
Fields of study include agriculture, food and natural resources; business; health sciences; STEM; and skilled and technical trades. International students follow their own application steps. The college has residence halls and apartments, where 545 students live, and on-campus housing is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial support includes scholarships, need-based aid through the FAFSA form and an interest-free payment plan.
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Programmes
- Associate of Arts (AA): transfer degree with a liberal arts focus, 60 credit hours
- Associate of Science (AS): transfer degree with a science and math focus, 60 credit hours
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS): two-year career and technical degree, at least 60 credit hours
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): two-year degree preparing for the NCLEX-RN, 72 credit hours
- Diploma: one-year career and technical credential, at least 30 credit hours
- Certificate: short-term credential, at least 16 credit hours
- Career and workforce training, recreational classes and adult education
Scholarships and financial aid
Northeast awards scholarships funded by individuals, foundations, organisations and businesses, based on need, academic record, field of study or a mix of these. Eligibility for need-based aid such as grants, loans and work-study is assessed from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The college also offers the Nelnet Campus Commerce (NCC) Payment Plan, an interest-free instalment plan with no finance charges.
Housing
Northeast has on-campus residence halls (Simon Hall, Burkhardt Hall and Path Hall) and four-bedroom apartments; 545 students live on campus. Amenities include wireless internet, 24/7 computer labs, lounges, workout equipment, security, a laundry room and a game room. Housing is first-come, first-served: the residence life and meal plan contract for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 opens for new students on 8 January 2027, with a non-refundable US$175 administrative contract fee. Students under 19 need a parent or guardian to co-sign.
Subjects taught
- Architecture, Building and Landscape
- Drafting
- Building Construction
- Arts, Design and Crafts
- Art Studies
- Theatre
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Business
- Health Care Management
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Agribusiness
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Computing
- Information Technology
- Networking
- Computer Programming
- Computer Information Systems
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Finance
- Accounting
- Health
- Veterinary Medicine
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Nursing Assistant
- Nursing
- Health Occupations
- Industries
- Banking
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Law
- Paralegal Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Occupational Training
- Retail
- Welding
- Electromecanics
- Administrative Assistant
- Philology, Languages, Literature
- English Language and Literature (in Universities)
- Pre-professional studies
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Sciences
- Agronomy
- Biology
- Political Science
- Physics
- Irrigation
- Horticulture
- Plant Breeding
- Agriculture
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Food Sciences and Technology
- Library Science and Documentation
- Social Sciences
- Athletics and exercise science
- Animal Science
- Computer Science
- Social and Cultural studies
- Recreation Studies
- Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology