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2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska

18 Colleges
$34,227 Avg Salary
$29,432 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

In 2020-2021, psychology students earned 994 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 18 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 Psychology program at each school on the list.

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Nebraska.

Our analysis found University of Nebraska - Lincoln to be the most popular school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at UNL take out is $24,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.

Full Psychology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report

Out of the 18 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UNOMAHA accumulate an average of around $22,844 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bellevue University is a great place for psychology students. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Bellevue University accumulate an average of around $28,916 in student debt.

Full Psychology at Bellevue University Report

#4

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Creighton University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.

Psychology majors at Creighton take out an average of $26,039 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Psychology at Creighton University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UNK carry an average student debt load of $23,000.

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#6

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Wayne State College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the distant town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at WSC take out is $23,765.

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#7

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

Chadron State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Chadron State College carry an average student debt load of $19,614.

Full Psychology at Chadron State College Report

#8

Doane University

Crete, NE

Doane University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for psychology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Doane Crete is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Doane Crete take out is $26,000.

Full Psychology at Doane University Report

Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in Nebraska ranking. NWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at NWU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#10

Peru State College

Peru, NE

With a ranking of #10, Peru State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for psychology students. Peru State is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru.

On average, psychology graduates from Peru State take out $24,970 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Psychology at Peru State College Report

Best Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Psychology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,451
Minnesota 6,179
Iowa 1,444
South Dakota 328
Missouri 3,062
North Dakota 369

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 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 Nevit Dilmen.

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