At a glance
Average net price
$26,364
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.1%
Admission rate
98%
Undergrad size
978
In-state tuition
$43,985
Out-of-state tuition
$43,985
Cost of attendance
$57,836
Median earnings (10y)
$53,316
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), social sciences (23%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health5%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services11%
- Business16.1%~158 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.0%~117 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.2%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering8.3%~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.0%~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.0%~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture3.2%~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.8%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.3%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.3%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 260 | $47,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 110 | $40,324 | $26,991 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 109 | $57,603 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master's | 94 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $17,424 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 29 | $51,334 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 26 | $41,086 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 19 | $29,611 | $26,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | $30,370 | $35,959 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | $47,127 | $26,324 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | $37,741 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Doane University
Doane University is a small institution located in Crete, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 978 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Doane University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,364 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $43,985 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,836 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,316 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Doane University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Doane University accepts 98% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Crete, Nebraska (town), Doane University draws students from across Nebraska and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Doane University
Q.How much does Doane University cost?
The average net price at Doane University is $26,364 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,836.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Doane University?
Doane University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Doane University?
Doane University admits 98% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Doane University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Doane University graduate earns $53,316 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Doane University?
Published tuition is $43,985 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Doane University located?
Doane University is located in Crete, Nebraska (ZIP 68333).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Doane University at their official website.