Nestled in the Great Plains and bordered by the Missouri River, the Cornhusker State is a major national producer of beef, corn, pork and soybeans. Home to 20 private and public universities and colleges, Nebraska boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, at 3.6%.* Major colleges in Nebraska offer robust programs in agriculture and agribusiness, economics, and engineering to train students in fields where careers flourish in this Midwestern gem of a state.
In addition to several campuses of major institutions, the largest cities in Nebraska include Omaha and Lincoln, with populations of approximately 409,000 and 258,000, respectively.* They each foster small-but-mighty visual and performing art communities, minor league sports teams like the Omaha Storm Chasers, and cultural programs and events. Famed billionaire and philanthropist Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, calls Omaha home, so it’s probably a wise investment. And with headquarters in Omaha, major corporations, including ConAgra, TD Ameritrade, and Kiewit Corporation offer opportunities in manufacturing, information technology, insurance, transportation and telecommunications. Make your fortune to the wide-open Cornhusker State.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, “Nebraska”, “List of colleges and universities in Nebraska”Creighton University offers 188 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 2,423 students graduated with students earning 1,069 Bachelor's degrees, 861 Doctoral degrees, 334 Master's degrees, 158 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers 324 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 5,733 students graduated with students earning 4,167 Bachelor's degrees, 966 Master's degrees, 454 Doctoral degrees, and 146 Certificates.
Summit Christian College offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 4 students graduated with students earning 2 Associate's degrees, and 2 Bachelor's degrees.
Bryan College of Health Sciences offers 17 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 162 students graduated with students earning 123 Bachelor's degrees, 29 Doctoral degrees, and 10 Master's degrees.
Clarkson College offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 300 students graduated with students earning 127 Bachelor's degrees, 94 Master's degrees, 43 Associate's degrees, 24 Doctoral degrees, and 12 Certificates.
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers 74 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 423 students graduated with students earning 389 Bachelor's degrees, 33 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
College of Saint Mary offers 45 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 316 students graduated with students earning 133 Bachelor's degrees, 115 Master's degrees, 56 Doctoral degrees, and 12 Certificates.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health offers 48 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 450 students graduated with students earning 243 Bachelor's degrees, 91 Master's degrees, 62 Associate's degrees, and 54 Doctoral degrees.
University of Nebraska at Kearney offers 75 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 1,362 students graduated with students earning 856 Bachelor's degrees, 487 Master's degrees, and 19 Certificates.
Hastings College offers 85 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 206 students graduated with students earning 199 Bachelor's degrees, and 7 Master's degrees.
Universal College of Healing Arts offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 21 students graduated with students earning 15 Certificates, and 6 Associate's degrees.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 89 students graduated with students earning 72 Associate's degrees, and 17 Certificates.
Northeast Community College offers 143 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 867 students graduated with students earning 734 Associate's degrees, and 133 Certificates.
Central Community College offers 115 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 1,235 students graduated with students earning 660 Associate's degrees, and 575 Certificates.
Mid-Plains Community College offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 323 students graduated with students earning 262 Associate's degrees, and 61 Certificates.
Little Priest Tribal College offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 11 students graduated with students earning 11 Associate's degrees.
Western Nebraska Community College offers 83 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 192 students graduated with students earning 159 Associate's degrees, and 33 Certificates.
Southeast Community College Area offers 115 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 1,205 students graduated with students earning 1,029 Associate's degrees, and 176 Certificates.
Metropolitan Community College Area offers 153 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 1,598 students graduated with students earning 1,376 Associate's degrees, and 222 Certificates.
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 12 students graduated with students earning 12 Bachelor's degrees.
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Creighton University Omaha, NE | 15 : 1 | 8,255 | |
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College of Hair Design-Downtown Lincoln, NE | 72 | ||
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | 19 : 1 | 23,986 | |
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Summit Christian College Gering, NE | 8 : 1 | 23 | |
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Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE | 16 : 1 | 746 |