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Nebraska Colleges

33 Colleges
$59,126 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,291 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly graduations, Nebraska is ranked #39 in the country with 29,655 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $14,781 per year to get their degree at a college in Nebraska, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,739 per year.

An estimated 56% of college students in Nebraska take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,323 per year.

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#1

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$10,108 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,286 undergraduates at UNL, of which 18,949 are full-time, and there are 25,108 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,553 a year.

Students who graduate from UNL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,692 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#2

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,886 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bellevue University is 13,059, of which 9,665 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,302 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bellevue University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

29% of Bellevue University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,354 a year.

Students who graduate from Bellevue University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,732 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,370 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,892 students at UNOMAHA in total, 12,768 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,362 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,904 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNOMAHA is $45,494.

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#4

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,770 students at Creighton in total, 4,458 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,330 are full-time. For undergraduates at Creighton, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,720 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Creighton is $63,090.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,385 undergraduates at UNK, of which 3,795 are full-time, and there are 6,225 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNK is 4.6 years.

Roughly 46% of students at UNK take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,618 a year.

Students who graduate from UNK with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,241 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,285 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,603 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 13,244 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,245 a year.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,437 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,330 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,224 students at Concordia University, Nebraska in total, 2,159 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,195 are full-time. For undergraduates at Concordia University, Nebraska, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 69% of students at Concordia University, Nebraska take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,227 a year.

Students who graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,527 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$14,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 968 undergraduates at UNMC, of which 781 are full-time, and there are 3,699 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNMC is $70,417.

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#9

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,388 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,328 students at Southeast Community College in total, 3,234 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

75% of Southeast Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $1,691 a year.

Students who graduate from Southeast Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,103 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$7,923 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,202 students at WSC in total, 3,440 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,822 are full-time. It takes the average WSC undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

53% of WSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,749 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,857 during the early-career years.

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#11

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,913 full-time undergraduates at Northeast, and 5,105 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

34% of Northeast students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,836 a year.

Students who graduate from Northeast with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,950 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Community College is 5,974, which includes 1,761 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,321 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,158 during the early-career years.

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#13

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,491 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
93% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,255 undergraduates at Doane Crete, of which 1,080 are full-time, and there are 2,281 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

93% of Doane Crete students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,957 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,009 during the early-career years.

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#14

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,712 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 1,924, of which 1,773 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,665 are full-time. For undergraduates at NWU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

58% of NWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,907 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,667 during the early-career years.

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#15

Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$7,564 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chadron State College is 2,330, of which 1,863 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,439 are full-time. It takes the average Chadron State College undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

62% of Chadron State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,124 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,139 during the early-career years.

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#16

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
91% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Midland University is 1,765, of which 1,512 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,188 are full-time. It takes the average Midland U undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

91% of Midland U students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,614 a year.

Students who graduate from Midland U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,145 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Peru State College

Peru, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$8,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
92% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,902 students at Peru State in total, 1,634 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,050 are full-time. For undergraduates at Peru State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 92% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,027 a year.

Students who graduate from Peru State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,150 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,996 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 814 undergraduates at Nebraska Methodist College, of which 496 are full-time, and there are 1,212 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nebraska Methodist College is 4.3 years.

Roughly 51% of students at Nebraska Methodist College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,134 a year.

Students who graduate from Nebraska Methodist College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $61,249 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,168 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 616 undergraduates at Clarkson College, of which 337 are full-time, and there are 1,169 students altogether. For undergraduates at Clarkson College, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

68% of Clarkson College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,828 a year.

Students who graduate from Clarkson College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,339 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 756 full-time undergraduates at Mid-Plains Community College, and 2,075 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at Mid-Plains Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,922 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,852 during the early-career years.

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#21

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

There are 982 students at Hastings in total, 956 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 948 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,681 a year.

Students who graduate from Hastings with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,590 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 680 undergraduates at Saint Mary, of which 659 are full-time, and there are 1,024 students altogether. For undergraduates at Saint Mary, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,127 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,339 during the early-career years.

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#23

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Union College Nebraska is 757, of which 669 students are undergraduates and of those, 586 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Union College is 4.5 years.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,819 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,853 during the early-career years.

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#24

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 711 full-time undergraduates at WNCC, and 1,625 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at WNCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,328 a year.

Students who graduate from WNCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,557 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#25

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,473 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 661 undergraduates at Bryan College of Health Sciences, of which 366 are full-time, and there are 778 students altogether. It takes the average Bryan College of Health Sciences undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $13,842 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $66,305 during the early-career years.

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Other Nebraska Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 York College 85
27 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture 57
28 Nebraska Indian Community College 10
28 Little Priest Tribal College 10
30 Myotherapy Institute 8
31 CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology 7
32 Summit Christian College 6
33 Universal College of Healing Arts 1

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