At a glance
Average net price
$12,549
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,540
In-state tuition
$8,290
Out-of-state tuition
$8,290
Cost of attendance
$21,132
Median earnings (10y)
$47,002
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 63.2%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (35%), business (24%), trades & services (17%).
- STEM10%
- Health1%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences35%
- Trades & services17%
- Education27.0%~416 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business24.4%~376 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture6.2%~96 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.7%~72 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.8%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 169 | $40,127 | $24,791 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 85 | — | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 78 | $35,603 | $21,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 66 | $64,097 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 64 | $63,478 | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 48 | $31,245 | $15,989 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 46 | $37,481 | $24,943 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 45 | $53,618 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $24,455 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 39 | $45,098 | $20,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 37 | $40,195 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other. | Bachelor's | 33 | $27,383 | $26,117 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 32 | $53,336 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Chadron State College
Chadron State College is a mid-sized institution located in Chadron, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,540 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Chadron State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,549 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $8,290 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,132 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 63.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,002 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Chadron State College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (35% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Chadron, Nebraska (town), Chadron State College draws students from across Nebraska and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Chadron State College
Q.How much does Chadron State College cost?
The average net price at Chadron State College is $12,549 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,132.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Chadron State College?
Chadron State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Chadron State College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Chadron State College graduate earns $47,002 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Chadron State College?
Published tuition is $8,290 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Chadron State College located?
Chadron State College is located in Chadron, Nebraska (ZIP 69337).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Chadron State College at their official website.