Northeast Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate in Nursing degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificates.

This regional accrediting body is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2504. The office can be contacted by calling 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456.

The college is also approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education.