2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Nebraska. In total, 1,908 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Nebraska.
It's not easy to decide which nursing 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Nebraska to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at UNMC take out an average of $23,737 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $236.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clarkson College is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Clarkson College accumulate an average of around $36,225 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Nursing majors at Creighton take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $483, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bryan College of Health Sciences is a great place for nursing students. Bryan College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Lincoln.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Bryan College of Health Sciences carry an average student debtload of $30,125. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $234.
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Out of the 14 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at NWU take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Nebraska Methodist College take out an average of $33,716 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.
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Midland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Midland U take out is $27,000.
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College of Saint Mary ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska list. Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Saint Mary take out is $38,378. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $243.
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Metropolitan Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from MCC carry an average student debtload of $21,350.
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Southeast Community College Area did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $28,750 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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