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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska

23 Colleges
$27,458 Avg Salary
$12,306 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

In 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities students earned 1,612 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 23 schools in Nebraska to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Nebraska.

Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at MCC take out is $9,053.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Metropolitan Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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#3

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Central Community College take out is $8,466.

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#4

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Out of the 23 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-Plains Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Mid-Plains Community College take out is $8,817.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Mid-Plains Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska list. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Southeast Community College take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Southeast Community College Area Report

Northeast Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Northeast carry an average student debt load of $9,500.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska list. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney.

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College of Saint Mary ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Nebraska list. Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

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Western Nebraska Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Doane University

Crete, NE

With a ranking of #10, Doane University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Doane University Report

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 6,339
Minnesota 6,264
Iowa 5,966
South Dakota 222
Missouri 8,280
North Dakota 953

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 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 Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).

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