Colleges in Nebraska
41 degree-granting institutions in Nebraska (NE). Median net price $16,561. Median graduation rate 55.8%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$16,561
Median grad rate
55.8%
Median admission rate
79%
Median size
836
Most affordable colleges in Nebraska
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Nebraska
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Nebraska with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $17,550 | 33.0% | Not available | 10,220 | Complete | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $26,919 | 70.0% | 67% | 553 | Complete | |
| Capitol Beauty School Omaha, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $14,886 | 87.2% | Not available | 161 | Partial | |
| Central Community College Grand Island, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $7,024 | 48.1% | Not available | 3,353 | Partial | |
| Chadron State College Chadron, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $12,549 | 50.4% | Not available | 1,540 | Complete | |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 29 | Partial | |
| Clarkson College Omaha, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $19,241 | 46.7% | 78% | 622 | Complete | |
| College of Hair Design-Downtown Lincoln, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $17,934 | 83.0% | Not available | 53 | Partial | |
| College of Hair Design-East Campus Lincoln, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $16,532 | 85.0% | Not available | 125 | Partial | |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $16,590 | 60.5% | 45% | 445 | Complete | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $23,965 | 64.9% | 86% | 1,283 | Complete | |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $31,568 | 83.4% | 80% | 4,348 | Complete | |
| Doane University Crete, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $26,364 | 57.1% | 98% | 978 | Complete | |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Lincoln, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $15,787 | 60.0% | Not available | 99 | Partial | |
| Hastings College Hastings, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $24,452 | 48.9% | 72% | 891 | Complete | |
| Joseph's College Cosmetology Lincoln, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $10,125 | 87.5% | Not available | 92 | Partial | |
| Life Chiropractic College West - Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Little Priest Tribal College Winnebago, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $9,303 | 13.3% | Not available | 182 | Partial | |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $4,982 | 29.3% | Not available | 8,775 | Partial | |
| Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $5,235 | 53.8% | Not available | 937 | Partial | |
| Midland University Fremont, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $26,267 | 42.1% | 66% | 1,159 | Complete | |
| Myotherapy Institute Lincoln, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $35,500 | 100.0% | Not available | 12 | Partial | |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Curtis, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $14,639 | 60.8% | 87% | 196 | Complete | |
| Nebraska Indian Community College Macy, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $23,334 | 22.2% | Not available | 327 | Partial | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $21,863 | 59.5% | 73% | 781 | Complete | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $18,327 | 66.1% | 80% | 1,453 | Complete | |
| Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $8,544 | 55.8% | Not available | 2,387 | Partial | |
| Peru State College Peru, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $11,632 | 37.6% | Not available | 1,092 | Complete | |
| Ricketts Great Books College Omaha, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 12% | 0 | Partial | |
| Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $9,171 | 37.8% | Not available | 6,773 | Partial | |
| Summit Christian College Gering, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | 25.0% | 42% | 21 | Partial | |
| Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $23,716 | 52.3% | 100% | 471 | Complete | |
| Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $21,658 | 80.0% | Not available | 26 | Partial | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $16,242 | 57.7% | 89% | 4,088 | Complete | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $13,441 | 47.1% | 87% | 11,488 | Complete | |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 938 | Partial | |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $17,747 | 67.0% | 87% | 19,178 | Complete | |
| Wayne State College Wayne, NE | NE | Public, 4-year | $15,360 | 52.1% | Not available | 3,010 | Complete | |
| Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff, NE | NE | Public, 2-year | $5,474 | 36.6% | Not available | 893 | Partial | |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy Omaha, NE | NE | Private for-profit, 2-year | $15,965 | 82.2% | Not available | 241 | Partial | |
| York University York, NE | NE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $20,951 | 52.2% | 52% | 428 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 41 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Nebraska?
The median net price across Nebraska colleges is $16,561 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Nebraska colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Myotherapy Institute (100.0%), Joseph's College Cosmetology (87.5%), Capitol Beauty School (87.2%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.