Quick Facts

• Location: Milford, Nebraska
• Address: 600 S State St, Milford, NE 68405
• School Type: Public Community & Technical College
• Programs Offered: Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Technology, HVAC/R, Plumbing, Precision Machining, Robotics & Automation, Welding, Professional Truck Driver Training, John Deere Tech and other technical programs
• Training Style: Highly hands-on labs, equipment shops, live construction projects, certificates, diplomas and AAS degrees
• Tuition Range: 2026–27 in-state tuition $105/credit + $22/credit fees; out-of-state $126/credit + $22/credit fees
• Program Length: One-term certificates through approximately 2-year AAS programs
• Online Programs Available: Yes college-wide, but most Milford trades require substantial in-person lab work
• Hybrid Learning: Selected courses/programs
• Financial Aid: FAFSA, federal/state aid, scholarships, work-study and qualifying Nebraska workforce programs
• FAFSA School Code: 007591 for all SCC campuses
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
• Average Rating: ⭐ 4.0 (40 Reviews)
• Website: Official Southeast Community College website

Overview

Southeast Community College’s Milford Campus is one of the most trade-focused campuses in Nebraska and arguably deserves top-tier placement on your Nebraska page. The campus actually began as the Nebraska State Trade School in 1941 and today offers nearly 40 career and technical options. Its facilities include the 60,000-square-foot Crete Carrier Diesel Technology & Welding Center, the Professional Truck Driver Training Building and a dedicated John Deere Tech building.

Milford is particularly strong for students interested in diesel, automotive, construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, machining and advanced manufacturing. SCC’s current advising roster confirms Milford-based programs such as Diesel Technology, John Deere Tech, Precision Machining, Electrical Technician, Robotics & Automation, Automotive, Building Construction, HVAC/R and Plumbing.

Programs Offered

Major Milford technical pathways include:

• Diesel Technology — Truck
• Diesel / Agricultural Equipment Service
• Automotive Technology
• GM ASEP
• Ford ASSET
• John Deere Tech
• John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech
• Building Construction Technology
• Electrical Technician
• Electrical Maintenance Technician
• HVAC & Refrigeration
• Plumbing Technology
• Precision Machining & Automation
• Robotics & Automation
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Welding
• Professional Truck Driver Training

Diesel Technology

Diesel is a standout Milford program. The Diesel Technology–Truck AAS requires 70 credits over four terms, while the diploma requires 31 credits over two terms. Current estimated tuition is $8,890 for the AAS or $3,937 for the diploma.

The AAS published cost estimate breaks down to approximately:

• Tuition — $8,890
• Supplies/fees — $260
• Books — $952
• Tools — $10,222
• Estimated total — $20,324

Students train on commercial trucks and heavy-duty systems in the Crete Carrier Diesel Technology & Welding Center. The Diesel program is certified by the ASE Education Foundation.

A one-term Truck Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate is also available at an estimated total cost of about $2,894.

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology is offered at Milford as both:

• AAS — 65 credits / 4 terms
• Diploma — 31 credits / 2 terms
• Light Repair Certificate — 12 credits / 1 term

Current estimated tuition is $8,225 for the AAS and $3,937 for the diploma. The AAS’s full published estimate is about $17,480, including approximately $8,000 in tools.

Students train in engine repair, transmissions, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical/electronic systems, HVAC and engine performance.

Milford also hosts manufacturer-connected pathways including GM ASEP. The GM program combines campus instruction with two eight-week cooperative work experiences at a sponsoring dealership.

Electrical Technology

The Milford Electrical Technician pathway offers both an AAS and certificate. Training covers electrical principles, National Electrical Code concepts, wiring, installation, maintenance and electrical systems used in construction and manufacturing.

The current Electrical Technician AAS is approximately:

• 60 credits
• 4 terms
• Estimated tuition about $7,620

A shorter certificate is also available.

Completion prepares students for entry-level electrical work but does not itself grant electrician licensure.

Building Construction

Building Construction Technology is based at Milford and uses an unusually practical approach: students participate in constructing a house from foundation through completion while working alongside students from electrical, HVAC and plumbing programs.

Training includes:

• Residential framing
• Roofing
• Exterior finishes
• Interior trim
• Cabinetmaking
• Blueprint reading
• Cost estimating
• BIM/design software

Demand is strong: SCC reports that Fall 2026 Building Construction admissions have already closed for several Milford construction credentials because seats are limited.

Precision Machining & Automation

Milford has particularly strong machining options.

The Advanced CNC & Automation AAS requires 64.5 credits over four terms and has current estimated tuition of $8,192. Including supplies, books and nearly $4,000 in tools, SCC estimates total program cost at about $13,327.

Other options include:

• General Machinist Certificate — 14 credits / 1 term
• Precision Machining & Automation Diploma — 29.5 credits / 2 terms
• Tool Maker Mold & Die AAS — 64.5 credits / 4 terms

Training covers manual machining, CNC programming, automation, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

Tuition & Financial Aid

For 2026–27, SCC publishes:

• Nebraska resident tuition — $105/credit
• Out-of-state tuition — $126/credit
• Standard fees — $22/credit

That equals approximately $127 per credit for residents and $148 per credit for nonresidents before program-specific tools, uniforms and supplies.

Students can apply for federal and state financial aid through FAFSA. SCC now uses FAFSA code 007591 for all campuses and learning centers.

Accreditation

Southeast Community College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1983. Its accreditation was reaffirmed in 2023, with the next reaffirmation scheduled for 2032–33.

Individual programs can also have industry-specific recognition, including ASE Education Foundation certification for Diesel.

Why Students Choose This School

• Historically built as a trade school
• Nearly 40 career/technical options
• Dedicated diesel and welding facility
• Automotive and manufacturer-specific training
• Electrical, HVAC and plumbing pathways
• Students actually build houses in Construction Technology
• CNC machining and robotics
• John Deere-focused programs
• Public-college tuition
• On-campus housing available

Career Opportunities

Depending on the program, graduates may pursue entry-level careers such as:

• Diesel Technician
• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Automotive Technician
• Dealership Technician
• Electrician Apprentice
• HVAC Technician
• Plumber Apprentice
• Carpenter
• Construction Technician
• CNC Machinist
• Automation Technician
• Welder
• Commercial Truck Driver

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied Google listing:

⭐ Average Rating: 4.0 (40 Reviews)

Because Milford contains many unrelated technical programs, applicants should prioritize recent feedback concerning their specific department.

Enrollment Tips

Apply early. Several Milford programs have limited enrollment, and SCC has already closed Fall 2026 applications for multiple Building Construction credentials.

Also compare tuition with the true program cost. Diesel and Automotive are affordable at the tuition level, but required tools can exceed $8,000–$10,000.

Bottom Line

Southeast Community College — Milford should be one of the strongest featured schools on TradeSchoolScout’s Nebraska page. It is far more trade-focused than a typical community-college campus, with serious programs in diesel, automotive, construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, machining, robotics and equipment technology. The combination of public tuition, specialized labs and one-term through two-year credential options gives students a lot of flexibility.