Colleges Near Fire Ridge in Omaha, Nebraska
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Fire Ridge? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 15 miles of Fire Ridge.
There are at least 6 colleges serving the area, including 4 private colleges and universities, 1 public college or university, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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Fire Ridge Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Fire Ridge have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 4,576 doctorates at colleges and universities near Fire Ridge. That was an increase of 8% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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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 Near Fire Ridge in Omaha
There are at least 4 schools offering degrees near Fire Ridge, and 4 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 6,516 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 2,933 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,553 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 the Fire Ridge area. 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
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
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
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%
Public Colleges & Universities Near Fire Ridge in Omaha
There is 1 four-year public college located near Fire Ridge. About 12,010 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 3,456 degrees were completed at public colleges near Fire Ridge. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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
Affordable Colleges Near Fire Ridge in Omaha
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Fire Ridge? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Fire Ridge-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $15,764. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Fire Ridge is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Fire Ridge in Omaha
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 Fire Ridge is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Fire Ridge here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
- College of Saint Mary
- Clarkson College