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Colleges in Nebraska: 15 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Nebraska with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 22 institutions in total.

Institutions

22

Avg In-State Tuition

$21,975

Avg Out-of-State

$23,854

Avg Earnings

$50,264

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Nebraska has 22 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $21,975 and average graduate earnings of $50,264 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Nebraska's higher education landscape includes 22 institutions. The average in-state tuition is $21,974.6, while the average out-of-state tuition is $23,853.9. The average graduate earnings for students in Nebraska is $50,264.1.

The data suggests a potential return on investment for students in Nebraska. The average graduate earnings are more than double the average in-state tuition.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Nebraska

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2,419 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

1,579 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

871 graduates

Biology, General

682 graduates

Educational Administration and Supervision

649 graduates

Psychology, General

625 graduates

Curriculum and Instruction

583 graduates

Finance and Financial Management Services

531 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

480 graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

460 graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

459 graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

431 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Salary Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Salary

Cost Comparison

NE Avg In-State $21,975
NE Avg Out-of-State $23,854

Cost Analysis

Nebraska's average in-state tuition of $21,975 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $23,854. The average graduate from a Nebraska institution earns $50,264 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 colleges and universities in Nebraska, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Nebraska, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 15 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Nebraska by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Bryan College of Health Sciences $66,305 median, 5 yrs · Lincoln
  2. 2 Creighton University $63,090 median, 5 yrs · Omaha
  3. 3 Clarkson College $62,339 median, 5 yrs · Omaha
  4. 4 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health $61,249 median, 5 yrs · Omaha
  5. 5 College of Saint Mary $59,339 median, 5 yrs · Omaha
  6. 6 University of Nebraska-Lincoln $47,692 median, 5 yrs · Lincoln
  7. 7 Nebraska Wesleyan University $47,667 median, 5 yrs · Lincoln
  8. 8 Doane University $46,009 median, 5 yrs · Crete
  9. 9 Hastings College $45,590 median, 5 yrs · Hastings
  10. 10 University of Nebraska at Omaha $45,494 median, 5 yrs · Omaha

Cheapest colleges in Nebraska by in-state tuition

  1. 1 University of Nebraska at Kearney $8,302 / year · Kearney
  2. 2 University of Nebraska at Omaha $8,370 / year · Omaha
  3. 3 University of Nebraska-Lincoln $10,108 / year · Lincoln
  4. 4 Clarkson College $15,168 / year · Omaha
  5. 5 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health $18,173 / year · Omaha
  6. 6 Bryan College of Health Sciences $20,070 / year · Lincoln
  7. 7 York University $21,600 / year · York
  8. 8 College of Saint Mary $23,340 / year · Omaha
  9. 9 Union Adventist University $27,990 / year · Lincoln
  10. 10 Hastings College $36,130 / year · Hastings

Best colleges in Nebraska by graduation rate

  1. 1 Creighton University 80 % graduate · Omaha
  2. 2 Bryan College of Health Sciences 74 % graduate · Lincoln
  3. 3 Clarkson College 74 % graduate · Omaha
  4. 4 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health 70 % graduate · Omaha
  5. 5 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 65 % graduate · Lincoln
  6. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan University 64 % graduate · Lincoln
  7. 7 College of Saint Mary 63 % graduate · Omaha
  8. 8 Concordia University-Nebraska 62 % graduate · Seward
  9. 9 Doane University 59 % graduate · Crete
  10. 10 University of Nebraska at Kearney 57 % graduate · Kearney

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.