Guide to Nebraska Colleges & Universities
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Nebraska's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Nebraska have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 28,440 that were offered by Nebraska's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 7% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Sponsored
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Nebraska
There are at least 16 schools offering degrees in Nebraska, and 16 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 27,587 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 11,825 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 7,220 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Nebraska. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bellevue University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bellevue University. In 2022, 2,117 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 25 associate degrees, 1,075 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,903
Completions By Degree
3,227
Est. Online Degree Availability
98%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Midland University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Midland University. In 2022, 224 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 67 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,200
Completions By Degree
291
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Doane University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Doane University. In 2022, 316 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 301 bachelor's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,102
Completions By Degree
629
Est. Online Degree Availability
28%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hastings College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Hastings College. In 2022, 219 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
923
Completions By Degree
226
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Concordia University-Nebraska is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Concordia University-Nebraska. In 2022, 355 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 269 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,190
Completions By Degree
624
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. In 2022, 223 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 64 associate degrees, 104 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
857
Completions By Degree
456
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Union College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Union College. In 2022, 144 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 69 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
574
Completions By Degree
242
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
York University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at York University. In 2022, 123 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 79 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
435
Completions By Degree
210
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Saint Mary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at College of Saint Mary. In 2022, 146 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 111 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
599
Completions By Degree
294
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarkson College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Clarkson College. In 2022, 167 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 38 associate degrees, 146 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
616
Completions By Degree
363
Est. Online Degree Availability
96%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology. In 2022, 7 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
19
Completions By Degree
7
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2022, 467 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 43 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,686
Completions By Degree
510
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bryan College of Health Sciences is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bryan College of Health Sciences. In 2022, 133 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 5 master's degrees, and 23 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
560
Completions By Degree
162
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Summit Christian College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Summit Christian College. In 2022, 4 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
24
Completions By Degree
4
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Creighton University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Creighton University. In 2022, 1,445 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 452 master's degrees, and 860 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,455
Completions By Degree
2,760
Est. Online Degree Availability
25%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Nebraska
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Nebraska. About 42,765 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 13,873 degrees were completed at public colleges in Nebraska. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Kearney is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska at Kearney. In 2022, 871 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 484 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,289
Completions By Degree
1,355
Est. Online Degree Availability
73%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Omaha is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 2022, 2,544 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 872 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,010
Completions By Degree
3,456
Est. Online Degree Availability
39%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2022, 4,494 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,037 master's degrees, and 456 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
19,448
Completions By Degree
5,987
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska Medical Center is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska Medical Center. In 2022, 501 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 255 master's degrees, and 455 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
913
Completions By Degree
1,211
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chadron State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chadron State College. In 2022, 368 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 152 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,642
Completions By Degree
520
Est. Online Degree Availability
75%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wayne State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Wayne State College. In 2022, 683 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 287 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,048
Completions By Degree
970
Est. Online Degree Availability
48%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Peru State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Peru State College. In 2022, 248 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 126 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,415
Completions By Degree
374
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Nebraska
There are 9 community colleges in Nebraska where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 20,871 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Nebraska, and about 4,562 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nebraska Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
930
Completions By Degree
378
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Metropolitan Community College Area is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,467
Completions By Degree
1,366
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Community College Area is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,984
Completions By Degree
1,022
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,477
Completions By Degree
698
Est. Online Degree Availability
83%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Indian Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
218
Completions By Degree
13
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mid-Plains Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
943
Completions By Degree
294
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Little Priest Tribal College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
113
Completions By Degree
23
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,493
Completions By Degree
683
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
246
Completions By Degree
85
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Nebraska? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Nebraska's 4-year nonprofit schools is $19,934. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Nebraska is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $3,777.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Nebraska
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Nebraska is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Nebraska here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Bellevue University
- Clarkson College
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Chadron State College
- Concordia University-Nebraska
- Creighton University
- Doane University
- Hastings College
- CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
- Midland University
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Peru State College
- Summit Christian College
- College of Saint Mary
- Union College
- Wayne State College
- York University
- Western Nebraska Community College
- Metropolitan Community College Area
- Southeast Community College Area
- Central Community College
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Mid-Plains Community College
- Little Priest Tribal College
- Northeast Community College
- Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Nebraska Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Nebraska? What's the Nebraska job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 1,371,431 jobs in Nebraska. From 2021-2022, job growth in Nebraska was below the national average, at 2.1%. There were 177,376 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Nebraska do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $20.66.