2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska
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The Most Popular Bachelor's Degree 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 22 schools in Nebraska to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska
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Our analysis found University of Nebraska - Lincoln to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nebraska. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the large public school handed out 4,727 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Nebraska who attend UNL full time pay an average of $9,590 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,720. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,252 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNL does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Nebraska. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,567 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNOMAHA is $8,136. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,718. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNOMAHA accumulate an average of $22,853 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNOMAHA does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Bellevue University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Bellevue, Nebraska, and it awarded 2,348 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,310 to cover tuition and fees at Bellevue University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bellevue University accumulate an average of $29,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Bellevue University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Creighton University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Nebraska. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 1,429 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,524 to cover tuition and fees at Creighton. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,325 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Creighton. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 921 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNK is $7,940. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNK accumulate an average of $22,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNK. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Wayne State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. WSC is a public institution located in Wayne, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 681 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Nebraska who attend WSC full time pay an average of $7,428 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,458. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Nebraska Medical Center landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 484 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $11,941 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNMC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,111. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNMC accumulate an average of $20,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNMC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.
Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 419 students in 2020-2021.
NWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,334. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,239 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
NWU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chadron State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Chadron State College is located in Chadron, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 340 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,178 in tuition and fees if they attend Chadron State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,206. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,709 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Chadron State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Doane University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Crete, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 320 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Doane Crete, expect to pay an average of $37,880 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,859 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Doane Crete. In 2019-2020 about 5% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hastings College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 283 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,590 to cover tuition and fees at Hastings. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,689 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Online courses are available at Hastings, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concordia University, Nebraska landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seward, Nebraska. It awarded 280 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Concordia University, Nebraska does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Nebraska accumulate an average of $24,880 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concordia University, Nebraska. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Peru State College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. This small public school is located in Peru, Nebraska, and it awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Peru State is $7,800. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Peru State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Midland University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Midland U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fremont, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 232 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,746 to cover tuition and fees at Midland U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Midland U does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
College of Saint Mary ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. College of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 182 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saint Mary does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 158 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Nebraska Methodist College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,439. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,005 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Nebraska Methodist College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Clarkson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 145 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,982 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clarkson College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Union College Nebraska ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Union College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Union College is $26,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,084 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Union College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryan College of Health Sciences came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bryan College of Health Sciences, expect to pay an average of $17,766 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bryan College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $32,079 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bryan College of Health Sciences, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
York College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. York College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in York, Nebraska. It awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,900 to cover tuition and fees at York College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
York College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 5% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Summit Christian College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Gering, Nebraska, and it awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Summit Christian College, expect to pay an average of $7,236 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Summit Christian College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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