2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Nebraska
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Nebraska? Our ranking highlights 41 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 35 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Nebraska
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Bellevue University, our #1 Science & Tech school in Nebraska. Set in Bellevue, NE, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bellevue University posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,852. Read the full report on Bellevue University
The strong Science & Tech programs at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #2 place in Nebraska. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,386 in debt. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
The strong Science & Tech programs at Creighton University earned it the #3 place in Nebraska. Based in Omaha, NE, Creighton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $48,856 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Read more about Creighton University
A rank of #4 makes Nebraska Wesleyan University one of the top choices in Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lincoln, NE. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $43,572. Students borrow a median of $27,667 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Nebraska Wesleyan University profile
You'll be in good company at Wayne State College, which ranked #5 this year. Wayne State College is a public school based in Wayne, NE. Wayne State College graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,171. Wayne State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,974 in debt. Read the full report on Wayne State College
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school based in Omaha, NE. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. See the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha profile
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,799. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Midland University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Fremont, NE, Midland University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,050. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,536. See the full Midland University profile
University Of Nebraska At Kearney ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Kearney, NE, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,564 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Nebraska At Kearney profile
Chadron State College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Chadron, NE, Chadron State College is a public institution. Chadron State College graduates 50% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,294. Chadron State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,912 in debt. See the full Chadron State College profile
Hastings College landed the #11 spot in Nebraska this year. Hastings College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hastings, NE. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,770. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,125. Get the full Hastings College report
Concordia University Seward came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,640. Graduates carry a median of $26,726 in student loans. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Doane College Crete placed #13 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit school based in Crete, NE. Doane College Crete posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,985. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,802. Read more about Doane College Crete
Southeast Community College Area placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Northeast Community College landed the #15 spot in Nebraska this year. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Northeast Community College profile
Central Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Central Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $10,277 in debt. More on Central Community College
Peru State College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Peru State College is a public school based in Peru, NE. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,433. Peru State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,254 in debt. Read the full report on Peru State College
Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics placed #18 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. More on Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics
Ricketts Great Books College placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Read more about Ricketts Great Books College
Summit Christian College landed the #20 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Summit Christian College report
Nebraska Indian Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Nebraska Indian Community College report
Clarkson College
Clarkson College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Clarkson College report
Bryan College Of Health Sciences landed the #23 spot in Nebraska this year. Read more about Bryan College Of Health Sciences
Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology placed #24 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology
Universal College Of Healing Arts did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Universal College Of Healing Arts profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Nebraska
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Mid Plains Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Mid Plains Community College
York College Nebraska ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on York College Nebraska
Western Nebraska Community College did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Western Nebraska Community College profile
College Of Hair Design East Campus placed #29 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Get the full College Of Hair Design East Campus report
College Of Hair Design Downtown landed the #30 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full College Of Hair Design Downtown report
University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office
Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
Little Priest Tribal College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Little Priest Tribal College
Josephs College Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Josephs College Cosmetology profile
Myotherapy Institute landed the #35 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Myotherapy Institute profile
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health profile
University Of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Xenon International Academy Omaha did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Xenon International Academy Omaha report
College Of Saint Mary ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full College Of Saint Mary profile
Union College Nebraska landed the #40 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Union College Nebraska report
Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln placed #41 among Science & Tech schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 35 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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