2026 Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Leading the list is Creighton University, our #1 Nursing school in Nebraska. Set in Omaha, NE, Creighton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,856. Graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Get the full Creighton University report

#2

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE

Out of the 35 schools in Nebraska in this year's ranking, Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #2 spot. Based in Lincoln, NE, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,572. Typical Nursing student debt is $27,667. Read the full report on Nebraska Wesleyan University

#3

College Of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE

Out of the 35 schools in Nebraska in this year's ranking, College Of Saint Mary landed the #3 spot. College Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit school based in Omaha, NE. College Of Saint Mary posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,510. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,539. More on College Of Saint Mary

#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

You'll be in good company at Central Community College, which ranked #4 this year. Central Community College is a public school based in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $10,277. More on Central Community College

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE

Southeast Community College Area came in at #5 on this year's Nursing ranking in Nebraska. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Southeast Community College Area

#6

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE

Metropolitan Community College Area placed #6 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Metropolitan Community College Area

#7

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE

Northeast Community College placed #7 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Based in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. Read more about Northeast Community College

#8

Mid Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Mid Plains Community College placed #8 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Set in North Platte, NE, Mid Plains Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,600 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,530. Students borrow a median of $14,596 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Mid Plains Community College

#9

Midland University

Midland University did well this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Midland University profile

#10

Wayne State College

Wayne State College landed the #10 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Wayne State College profile

#11

Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln

Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln placed #11 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Read more about Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln

#12

Concordia University Seward

Concordia University Seward landed the #12 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Concordia University Seward report

#13

College Of Hair Design East Campus

College Of Hair Design East Campus came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about College Of Hair Design East Campus

#14

Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health

Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health placed #14 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Get the full Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health report

#15

Western Nebraska Community College

Western Nebraska Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Western Nebraska Community College report

#16

University Of Nebraska At Kearney

University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Kearney

#17

University Of Nebraska At Omaha

University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about University Of Nebraska At Omaha

#18

Peru State College

Peru State College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Peru State College

#19

Bellevue University

Bellevue University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about Bellevue University

#20

College Of Hair Design Downtown

College Of Hair Design Downtown ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. See the full College Of Hair Design Downtown profile

#21

Doane College Crete

Doane College Crete landed the #21 spot in Nebraska this year. Read more about Doane College Crete

#22

Myotherapy Institute

Myotherapy Institute landed the #22 spot in Nebraska this year. More on Myotherapy Institute

#23

Universal College Of Healing Arts

Universal College Of Healing Arts did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Universal College Of Healing Arts report

#24

Josephs College Cosmetology

Josephs College Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Josephs College Cosmetology

#25

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#26

Xenon International Academy Omaha

Xenon International Academy Omaha placed #26 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Get the full Xenon International Academy Omaha report

#27

Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics

Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics placed #27 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Read more about Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics

#28

Nebraska Indian Community College

Nebraska Indian Community College did well this year, earning the #28 position. More on Nebraska Indian Community College

#29

University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office

University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. See the full University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office profile

#30

Little Priest Tribal College

Little Priest Tribal College landed the #30 spot in Nebraska this year. Read the full report on Little Priest Tribal College

#31

Ricketts Great Books College

Ricketts Great Books College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. See the full Ricketts Great Books College profile

#32

Hastings College

Hastings College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Hastings College

#33

Summit Christian College

Summit Christian College placed #33 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Get the full Summit Christian College report

#34

Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture

Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture placed #34 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture

#35

University Of Nebraska Medical Center

University Of Nebraska Medical Center placed #35 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. More on University Of Nebraska Medical Center

#36

Chadron State College

Chadron State College placed #36 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Chadron State College

#37

Union College Nebraska

Union College Nebraska placed #37 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. Get the full Union College Nebraska report

#38

Clarkson College

Clarkson College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Clarkson College

#39

Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology

Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology

#40

York College Nebraska

York College Nebraska placed #40 among Nursing schools in Nebraska. More on York College Nebraska

#41

Bryan College Of Health Sciences

Bryan College Of Health Sciences landed the #41 spot in Nebraska this year. Read the full report on Bryan College Of Health Sciences