Study at Central Community College

Central Community College, or CCC, was founded in 1971 and is one of six community college areas in Nebraska, United States. The college is governed by an 11-member Board of Governors that is elected by voters in the 25 county service area. The college is a multi-campus community college. The main campus is situated in Grand Island and covers 15 acres. Other campuses are situated in Columbus and Hastings.

CCC offers more than 30 career and technical education programs with a focus on degree, diploma, and certificate programs. It also offers an academic transfer program for students who want to complete the first two years of a bachelors degree before transferring to a fout-year college or university.

Profile of Central Community College

Students attend Central Community College in Grand Island, NE, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Central Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in media, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.

Central Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Central Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Enrollment

There are 6,531 students at the school . A large number of students at Central Community College are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Central Community College offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide access to quality student-centered instructional and learning support systems for individuals desiring higher learning."

Central Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Mechanics and Repair	172	autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC
Business and Management	153	business management, vehicle parts marketing
office and Administration	121	administrative assistant
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	121	licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Liberal Arts	104	liberal arts and sciences
Engineering Technician	99	drafting, electronics tech, quality control tech
Medical Support and Technology	81	medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech
Construction Trades	77	building inspection and management, electrician
Family and Social Work	61	child care management
Media	51	digital communications
Computer Science and Engineering	48	computer and info science
Medical Adminstration	47	medical records tech, health care facilities management
Production Trades	43	welding, machinist
Therapy and Counseling	34	clinical social work
Landscaping and Horticulture	31	applied horticulture
Photography and Commercial Art	21	commercial art
Law	13	legal assistant
Agricultural Science and Management	13	agricultural management
Cooking and Culinary Arts	10	restaurant and catering management
Security and Law Enforcement	4	criminal justice and safety

Contact: Central Community College

Central Community College
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
General Phone: (308) 398-4222
http://www.cccneb.edu