Nebraska's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Nebraska have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 23,720 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Nebraska's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 10% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2024
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Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Nebraska
There are at least 37 nonprofit 4-year schools serving Nebraska, where students completed 11,937 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 23 were private nonprofit institutions and 14 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving Nebraska, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Nebraska. Franklin University is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,602 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,605
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Bryan College of Health Sciences is an institutionally 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 Bryan College of Health Sciences. In 2024, 9 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 bachelor's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
12%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
17
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Midland University is an institutionally 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 Midland University. In 2024, 66 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 33 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
99
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Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Saint Mary is an institutionally 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 College of Saint Mary. In 2024, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
9%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
19
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2024, 383 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 169 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
552
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Summit Christian College is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Summit Christian College. In 2024, 3 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 1 bachelor's degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
4
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska Medical Center is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska Medical Center. In 2024, 272 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 183 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
38%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
455
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chadron State College is an institutionally 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 2024, 268 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 160 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
77%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
428
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Peru State College is an institutionally 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 Peru State College. In 2024, 152 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
47%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
158
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarkson College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Clarkson College. In 2024, 141 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 69 bachelor's degrees, and 48 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
55%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
260
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wayne State College is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wayne State College. In 2024, 262 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 242 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
48%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
504
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bryan College of Health Sciences is an institutionally 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 Bryan College of Health Sciences. In 2024, 9 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 bachelor's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
12%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
17
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Midland University is an institutionally 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 Midland University. In 2024, 66 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 33 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
99
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is an institutionally 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. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. In 2024, 60 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 48 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
109
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Accredited
Non-Profit
York University is an institutionally 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 2024, 103 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 51 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
82%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
160
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is an institutionally 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. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. In 2024, 60 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 48 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
109
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bellevue University is an institutionally 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 2024, 2,014 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 1,053 master's degrees, and 23 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3,116
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Kearney is an institutionally 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 2024, 548 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 510 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
74%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,058
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
York University is an institutionally 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 2024, 103 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 51 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
82%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
160
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Omaha is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,165 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 519 master's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
50%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,697
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Doane University is an institutionally 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 Doane University. In 2024, 196 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 75 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
51%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
271
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chadron State College is an institutionally 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 2024, 268 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 160 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
77%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
428
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Peru State College is an institutionally 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 Peru State College. In 2024, 152 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
47%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
158
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wayne State College is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wayne State College. In 2024, 262 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 242 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
48%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
504
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2024, 383 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 169 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
552
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Doane University is an institutionally 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 Doane University. In 2024, 196 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 75 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
51%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
271
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska Medical Center is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Nebraska Medical Center. In 2024, 272 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 183 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
38%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
455
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Creighton University is an institutionally 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. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Creighton University. In 2024, 306 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 22 bachelor's degrees, and 250 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
578
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clarkson College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Clarkson College. In 2024, 141 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 69 bachelor's degrees, and 48 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
55%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
260
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Saint Mary is an institutionally 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 College of Saint Mary. In 2024, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
9%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
19
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an institutionally 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2024, 33 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
8%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
33
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Creighton University is an institutionally 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. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Creighton University. In 2024, 306 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 22 bachelor's degrees, and 250 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
578
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Summit Christian College is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Summit Christian College. In 2024, 3 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 1 bachelor's degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
4
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Kearney is an institutionally 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 2024, 548 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 510 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
74%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,058
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an institutionally 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2024, 33 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
8%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
33
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nebraska at Omaha is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,165 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 519 master's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
50%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,697
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bellevue University is an institutionally 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 2024, 2,014 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 1,053 master's degrees, and 23 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3,116
Best Online Community Colleges in Nebraska
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Nebraska? According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 14 two-year schools where students completed 4,684 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Nebraska, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Indian Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nebraska Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
5%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
83%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
573
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nebraska Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
5%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mid-Plains Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
258
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Community College Area is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
286
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nebraska Indian Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Metropolitan Community College Area is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
58%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
931
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
254
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Metropolitan Community College Area is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
58%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
931
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
83%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
573
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
254
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Community College Area is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
286
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mid-Plains Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
258
Best Online 2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in Nebraska
There are at least 0 online two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in Nebraska. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 0 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.