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Colleges in Columbus, Nebraska
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities in Columbus? Here's your guide to the top schools located within 40 miles of Columbus, Nebraska.
There are about 2 colleges in the area, including 2 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
Read on to get a breakdown of the colleges near Columbus, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings.
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.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges Near Columbus, Nebraska
Of the 2 schools near Columbus, 2 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 4,666 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 2,448 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 1,973 that were offered online.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Columbus, area. Franklin University is an 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 2018, 1,152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
1,713
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
2018 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Concordia University-Nebraska. In 2018, 382 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 353 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,233
Completions By Degree
735
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Columbus, Nebraska Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Columbus? What's the Columbus, Nebraska job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2019, there were about 7,196 jobs in the Columbus, Nebraska area. From 2018-2019, job growth in Columbus was below the national average, at 0.2%. There were 879 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Columbus do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $17.51.