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Guide To Nebraska Colleges & Universities
Looking for the college or university in Nebraska that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Nebraska cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Nebraska colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Nebraska's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Nebraska have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 26,752 degree programs that were offered by Nebraska's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 8% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Private Colleges & Universities in Nebraska
Of the 32 schools in Nebraska, 16 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 26,807 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 10,677 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 6,015 that were offered online.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Nebraska. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Doane University is an 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 2020, 392 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 379 bachelor's degrees, and 15 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,346
Completions By Degree
786
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Midland University is an 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 2020, 250 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,141
Completions By Degree
318
Est. Online Degree Availability
20%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bryan College of Health Sciences is an 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 Bryan College of Health Sciences. In 2020, 121 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
590
Completions By Degree
148
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
York College is an 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 York College. In 2020, 67 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 15 associate degrees, 19 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
417
Completions By Degree
101
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bellevue University is an 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 2020, 1,657 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 925 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,204
Completions By Degree
2,587
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is an 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 2020, 198 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 63 associate degrees, 79 master's degrees, and 44 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
766
Completions By Degree
384
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarkson College is an 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 Clarkson College. In 2020, 154 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 62 associate degrees, 133 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
593
Completions By Degree
351
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Creighton University is an 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 2020, 1,279 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 771 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,431
Completions By Degree
2,520
Est. Online Degree Availability
28%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Creative Center is an accredited for profit 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at The Creative Center. In 2020, 13 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 9 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
40
Completions By Degree
22
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hastings College is an 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 2020, 273 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
964
Completions By Degree
288
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2020, 378 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 70 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,825
Completions By Degree
448
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Summit Christian College is an 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 2020, 2 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 2 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
21
Completions By Degree
4
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Concordia University-Nebraska is an 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 2020, 292 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 210 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,214
Completions By Degree
502
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Union College is an 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 2020, 167 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 31 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
640
Completions By Degree
247
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Saint Mary is an 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 2020, 174 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 142 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
800
Completions By Degree
320
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Nebraska
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Nebraska. About 43,334 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 13,567 degrees were completed at public colleges in Nebraska.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Omaha is an 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 at Omaha. In 2020, 2,428 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 793 master's degrees, and 32 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,063
Completions By Degree
3,253
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Kearney is an 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 2020, 843 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 473 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,287
Completions By Degree
1,316
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an 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 2020, 4,668 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 956 master's degrees, and 444 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
20,252
Completions By Degree
6,068
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska Medical Center is an 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 Medical Center. In 2020, 462 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 264 master's degrees, and 409 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
897
Completions By Degree
1,135
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wayne State College is an 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 2020, 606 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 204 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,829
Completions By Degree
810
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Peru State College is an 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 Peru State College. In 2020, 320 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 100 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,312
Completions By Degree
420
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chadron State College is an 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 2020, 382 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 183 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,694
Completions By Degree
565
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Nebraska
There are 9 community colleges in Nebraska where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 22,752 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Nebraska, and about 4,159 associate degrees were completed.
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Community College Area is an 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
6,391
Completions By Degree
758
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Community College is an 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
2,590
Completions By Degree
726
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Indian Community College is an 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
108
Completions By Degree
11
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Community College is an 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
3,613
Completions By Degree
706
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Metropolitan Community College Area is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,540
Completions By Degree
1,380
Est. Online Degree Availability
62%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Little Priest Tribal College is an accredited 2-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.
Undergraduate Enrollment
103
Completions By Degree
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mid-Plains Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,092
Completions By Degree
263
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is an 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
239
Completions By Degree
99
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
2020 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nebraska Community College is an 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
1,076
Completions By Degree
204
Est. Online Degree Availability
23%
Completions by Program
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 2021, there were about 1,019,568 jobs in Nebraska. From 2020-2021, job growth in Nebraska was below the national average, at 0.5%. There were 116,146 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Nebraska do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $16.68.
# of Jobs (2021)
% of Change (20-21)
Median Earnings
Annual Openings
Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Nebraska, or which Nebraska schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Nebraska's 4-year nonprofit schools is $18,873. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Nebraska is $27,700, while tuition at 2-year colleges and universities is $3,699.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Nebraska
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. 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 Nebraska college or university is accredited? View a list of Nebraska's accredited colleges and universities here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Doane University
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Union College
- Summit Christian College
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Peru State College
- Clarkson College
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Creighton University
- Concordia University-Nebraska
- Bellevue University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Midland University
- York College
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Chadron State College
- Wayne State College
- Hastings College
- Franklin University
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
- College of Saint Mary
- Southeast Community College Area
- Northeast Community College
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Central Community College
- Metropolitan Community College Area
- Little Priest Tribal College
- Mid-Plains Community College
- Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
- Western Nebraska Community College
- The Creative Center