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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska

16 Colleges
$77,064 Avg Salary
$29,762 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Nebraska to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UNMC carry an average student debt load of $23,737. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

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#2

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Creighton take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $483.

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#3

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

The excellent programs at Clarkson College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Clarkson College take out is $36,225.

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Out of the 16 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Nebraska Methodist College accumulate an average of around $33,716 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Nursing at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryan College of Health Sciences. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska list. Bryan College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Bryan College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $30,125 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $234, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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College of Saint Mary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska ranking. Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Saint Mary take out is $38,378. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $243, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from NWU carry an average student debt load of $28,000.

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Southeast Community College Area landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Southeast Community College carry an average student debt load of $28,750.

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With a ranking of #9, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. MCC is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $21,350 in student debt.

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#10

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Central Community College take out $11,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Schools 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 16 schools only.

  • 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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