Best community colleges in Nebraska

Long gone are the days when education levels weren't inherently tied to income levels. Twenty-first-century teens as young as high school freshmen consider what colleges are available to them sooner rather than later to make a decent living in the long run.

Be it grades or money, many young adults choose the more convenient option of community college to begin their undergraduate education: 41% of all undergrads are in a two-year school, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. When it comes down to education and numbers, a community college's annual tuition and fees are significantly less than four-year schools no matter which way the data is sliced. Stacker compiled a list of the best community colleges in Nebraska using rankings from Niche. These community colleges offer a great reason to consider a two-year education before moving on to a four-year school. If considering a continued education, these community colleges are a perfect place to start.

#5. Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska (Omaha)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $4,196

#4. Western Nebraska Community College (Scottsbluff)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $6,083

#3. Northeast Community College (Norfolk)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $8,447

#2. Mid-Plains Community College (North Platte)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $7,380

#1. Southeast Community College (Lincoln)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $7,461