Culinary programs in Nebraska
7 culinary programs at 4 Nebraska schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $34,733 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $33,992.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 11 | $36,045 | – | – |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 28 | $34,733 | – | – |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | $34,381 | – | – |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a culinary school in Nebraska
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in Nebraska?
By reported one-year earnings, Southeast Community College Area leads at $36,045 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Nebraska?
The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 4 schools in Nebraska.