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2023 Best Schools in Nebraska

17 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$24,924 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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Top Schools in Nebraska

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
$54,053 Average Earnings
$29,741 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the best school for students in Nebraska.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,741 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bellevue University graduates make an average of $54,053 annually.

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#2

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
$44,380 Average Earnings
$21,763 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

Degree recipients from UNL accumulate an average of $21,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $298, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UNL graduates make an average of $44,380 annually.

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#3

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$58,756 Average Earnings
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,325 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $518 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Creighton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,756 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
$45,410 Average Earnings
$27,239 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Nebraska Wesleyan University is a great place for students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,239 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $534 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NWU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,410 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
$42,000 Average Earnings
$21,937 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $21,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, WSC graduates make an average of $42,000 annually.

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$43,015 Average Earnings
$22,890 Avg Student Debt

University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #6 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $22,890 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNOMAHA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,015 during the early years of their career.

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$37,258 Average Earnings
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

On average, students take out $13,886 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,258 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
$45,838 Average Earnings
$27,319 Avg Student Debt

Midland University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

Degree recipients from Midland U accumulate an average of $27,319 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $295. Once they receive their degree, Midland U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,838 during the early year of their career.

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$39,814 Average Earnings
$22,258 Avg Student Debt

University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Nebraska ranking.

Degree recipients from UNK accumulate an average of $22,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $153, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNK, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,814 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska
$44,696 Average Earnings
$22,709 Avg Student Debt

Chadron State College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,709 in student loans.After graduating from Chadron State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,696 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska
$36,308 Average Earnings
$22,689 Avg Student Debt

Hastings College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $22,689 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Hastings graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,308 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
$45,364 Average Earnings
$24,880 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Nebraska ranked #12 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $24,880 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Concordia University, Nebraska, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,364 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
$40,305 Average Earnings
$30,859 Avg Student Debt

Doane University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Nebraska ranking.

On average, students take out $30,859 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $269, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Doane Crete graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,305 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
$38,034 Average Earnings
$17,221 Avg Student Debt

Southeast Community College Area ranked #14 on this year’s Best Schools in Nebraska list.

Degree recipients from Southeast Community College accumulate an average of $17,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $150, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Southeast Community College graduates make an average of $38,034 annually.

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#15

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
$34,151 Average Earnings
$13,035 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

On average, students take out $13,035 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northeast graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,151 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
$35,791 Average Earnings
$10,096 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Central Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

Degree recipients from Central Community College accumulate an average of $10,096 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Central Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,791 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Peru State College

Peru, Nebraska
$37,169 Average Earnings
$27,366 Avg Student Debt

Peru State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #17 on the list.

Degree recipients from Peru State accumulate an average of $27,366 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Peru State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,169 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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