Best Colleges in Nebraska (2026)
40 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.
40
Colleges
$47,499
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$16,962
Avg Net Price
71%
Avg Admit Rate
54%
Avg Grad Rate
State Overview
Nebraska is home to 40 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. University of Nebraska Medical Center leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $47,499 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Nebraska offers diverse options across all price points.
Quick Facts — Nebraska Colleges
Top 10 Colleges in Nebraska by Graduate Earnings
Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.
Admit
63%
Net Price
$25,884
Grad Rate
74%
Earnings
$70,845
Admit
88%
Net Price
$19,474
Grad Rate
70%
Earnings
$65,071
Admit
N/A
Net Price
$13,843
Grad Rate
51%
Earnings
$56,887
Admit
84%
Net Price
$23,140
Grad Rate
64%
Earnings
$56,405
Admit
100%
Net Price
$20,884
Grad Rate
51%
Earnings
$55,045
Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.
Scottsbluff, NE
34% grad rate
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| School | City | Type | Admit Rate | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | Bellevue | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $28,345 | 49% | $61,289 |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln | Private Nonprofit | 63% | $25,884 | 74% | $70,845 |
| Capitol Beauty School | Omaha | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,441 | 81% | $31,349 |
| Central Community College | Grand Island | Public | N/A | $6,781 | 44% | $39,429 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron | Public | N/A | $13,308 | 41% | $47,002 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | Omaha | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48,110 |
| Clarkson College | Omaha | Private Nonprofit | 64% | $15,928 | 74% | $64,876 |
| College of Hair Design-Downtown | Lincoln | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,554 | 77% | $28,376 |
| College of Hair Design-East Campus | Lincoln | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,649 | 83% | $28,376 |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha | Private Nonprofit | 44% | $14,986 | 63% | $54,338 |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | Seward | Private Nonprofit | 90% | $24,016 | 62% | $52,415 |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Private Nonprofit | 72% | $32,380 | 80% | $73,911 |
| Doane University | Crete | Private Nonprofit | 90% | $28,071 | 59% | $53,316 |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics | Lincoln | Private For-Profit | N/A | $16,906 | 44% | N/A |
| Hastings College | Hastings | Private Nonprofit | 70% | $21,554 | 54% | $51,303 |
| Joseph's College Cosmetology | Lincoln | Private For-Profit | N/A | $10,513 | 60% | $23,032 |
| Life Chiropractic College West - Bellevue University | Bellevue | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago | Public | N/A | $10,687 | 14% | N/A |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha | Public | N/A | $4,005 | 25% | $38,773 |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte | Public | N/A | $6,602 | 45% | $40,059 |
| Midland University | Fremont | Private Nonprofit | 67% | $24,229 | 43% | $52,163 |
| Myotherapy Institute | Lincoln | Private For-Profit | N/A | $32,278 | N/A | $27,531 |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis | Public | N/A | $13,843 | 51% | $56,887 |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy | Public | N/A | $22,070 | N/A | $31,458 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha | Private Nonprofit | 88% | $19,474 | 70% | $65,071 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln | Private Nonprofit | 84% | $23,140 | 64% | $56,405 |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk | Public | N/A | $8,812 | 53% | $42,634 |
| Peru State College | Peru | Public | N/A | $11,401 | 36% | $47,071 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | Public | N/A | $8,470 | 29% | $43,405 |
| Summit Christian College | Gering | Private Nonprofit | 14% | $18,188 | N/A | N/A |
| Union Adventist University | Lincoln | Private Nonprofit | 100% | $20,884 | 51% | $55,045 |
| Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha | Private For-Profit | N/A | $20,862 | N/A | $28,865 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | Public | 86% | $16,488 | 57% | $50,105 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | Public | 87% | $12,791 | 48% | $53,909 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Public | N/A | N/A | N/A | $76,833 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | Public | 77% | $17,424 | 65% | $56,887 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne | Public | N/A | $15,108 | 54% | $47,075 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff | Public | N/A | $4,974 | 34% | $38,729 |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy | Omaha | Private For-Profit | N/A | $13,435 | 73% | $28,953 |
| York University | York | Private Nonprofit | 48% | $20,129 | 40% | $44,130 |
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