Best Colleges in Nebraska
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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.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, “Nebraska”, “List of colleges and universities in Nebraska”Best Four Year Universities in Nebraska
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
Creighton University offers 224 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 2,467 students graduated with students earning 1,145 Bachelor's degrees, 779 Doctoral degrees, 469 Master's degrees, 72 Certificates degrees, and 2 Associate's degrees. |
Based on 24 Reviews |
Read more: Creighton University Reviews | |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers 377 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 5,620 students graduated with students earning 4,212 Bachelor's degrees, 921 Master's degrees, 476 Doctoral degrees, 6 Associate's degrees, and 5 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 68 Reviews |
Read more: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reviews | |
| 3 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE |
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers 122 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 588 students graduated with students earning 527 Bachelor's degrees, 52 Master's degrees, and 9 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 8 Reviews |
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| 4 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney, NE |
University of Nebraska at Kearney offers 94 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a far away town. In 2015, 1,401 students graduated with students earning 987 Bachelor's degrees, 397 Master's degrees, and 17 Certificates degrees. |
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| 5 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Seward, NE |
Concordia University-Nebraska offers 122 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a far away town. In 2015, 837 students graduated with students earning 442 Master's degrees, 314 Bachelor's degrees, and 81 Certificates degrees. |
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| 6 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
University of Nebraska at Omaha offers 215 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 3,422 students graduated with students earning 2,401 Bachelor's degrees, 848 Master's degrees, 146 Certificates degrees, and 27 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 40 Reviews |
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| 7 | Hastings College | Hastings, NE |
Hastings College offers 161 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a far away town. In 2015, 316 students graduated with students earning 306 Bachelor's degrees, and 10 Master's degrees. |
Based on 12 Reviews |
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| 8 | Doane University-Arts & Sciences | Crete, NE |
Doane University-Arts & Sciences offers 64 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a far away town. In 2015, 275 students graduated with students earning 275 Bachelor's degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 9 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln, NE |
Bryan College of Health Sciences offers 16 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 170 students graduated with students earning 132 Bachelor's degrees, 37 Master's degrees, 1 Associate's degree. |
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| 10 | Clarkson College | Omaha, NE |
Clarkson College offers 36 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 471 students graduated with students earning 183 Master's degrees, 163 Bachelor's degrees, 71 Certificates degrees, 54 Associate's degrees. |
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Best Community Colleges in Nebraska
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE |
Northeast Community College offers 112 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,037 students graduated with students earning 855 Associate's degrees, and 182 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Northeast Community College Reviews | ||
| 2 | Central Community College | Grand Island, NE |
Central Community College offers 102 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a small city. In 2015, 2,677 students graduated with students earning 1,868 Certificates degrees, and 809 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Central Community College Reviews | ||
| 3 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE |
Mid-Plains Community College offers 58 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a remote town. In 2015, 611 students graduated with students earning 377 Associate's degrees, and 234 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Mid-Plains Community College Reviews | ||
| 4 | Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE |
Metropolitan Community College Area offers 145 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a large city. In 2015, 1,931 students graduated with students earning 1,593 Associate's degrees, and 338 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Metropolitan Community College Area Reviews | ||
| 5 | Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE |
Southeast Community College Area offers 69 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a large city. In 2015, 1,970 students graduated with students earning 1,563 Associate's degrees, and 407 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Southeast Community College Area Reviews | ||
| 6 | Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha, NE |
Universal College of Healing Arts offers 4 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 24 students graduated with students earning 24 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Universal College of Healing Arts Reviews | ||
| 7 | Myotherapy Institute | Lincoln, NE |
Myotherapy Institute offers 4 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 26 students graduated with students earning 26 Associate's degrees. |
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| 8 | Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE |
Western Nebraska Community College offers 72 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a remote town. In 2015, 336 students graduated with students earning 236 Associate's degrees, and 100 Certificates degrees. |
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| 9 | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis, NE |
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture offers 8 Degree programs. It's a very small public college in a remote rural. In 2015, 80 students graduated with students earning 67 Associate's degrees, and 13 Certificates degrees. |
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| 10 | Vatterott College-Spring Valley | Omaha, NE |
Vatterott College-Spring Valley offers 18 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 124 students graduated with students earning 70 Certificates degrees, and 54 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Vatterott College-Spring Valley Reviews |
List of all Colleges in Nebraska
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Creighton University Omaha, NE |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 8,435 |
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 25,260 |
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Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 2,049 |
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University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE |
2/5
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19 : 1 | 6,747 |
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Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE |
5/5
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21 : 1 | 2,457 |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE |
2/5
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23 : 1 | 15,526 |
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Hastings College Hastings, NE |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 1,219 |
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Doane University-Arts & Sciences Crete, NE |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 1,057 |
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Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE |
3/5
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15 : 1 | 704 |
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Clarkson College Omaha, NE |
3/5
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23 : 1 | 1,254 |
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Union College Lincoln, NE |
4/5
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12 : 1 | 903 |
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Grace University Omaha, NE |
4/5
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14 : 1 | 471 |
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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE |
3/5
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17 : 1 | 1,000 |
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Midland University Fremont, NE |
5/5
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21 : 1 | 1,646 |
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Peru State College Peru, NE |
2/5
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36 : 1 | 2,506 |
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Chadron State College Chadron, NE |
2/5
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28 : 1 | 2,993 |
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Wayne State College Wayne, NE |
2/5
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22 : 1 | 3,431 |
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Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE |
2/5
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29 : 1 | 5,051 |
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Central Community College Grand Island, NE |
2/5
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26 : 1 | 6,227 |
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York College York, NE |
4/5
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13 : 1 | 410 |
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College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 1,001 |
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Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE |
2/5
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16 : 1 | 2,235 |
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Bellevue University Bellevue, NE |
2/5
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48 : 1 | 9,760 |
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Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE |
2/5
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26 : 1 | 14,812 |
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Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE |
2/5
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21 : 1 | 9,248 |