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Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska

2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska

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$98,140 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, nursing students earned 1,908 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Nebraska to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Nebraska Schools for a Master's in Nursing

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska Medical Center the best school in Nebraska for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public college with a small student population.

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#2

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarkson College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Creighton University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Bryan College of Health Sciences landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Bryan College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Lincoln.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 6,840
Minnesota 14,890
Kansas 2,633
Iowa 2,966
North Dakota 976
South Dakota 1,022

Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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