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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska

8 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$24,924 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

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. This report analyzed 8 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Nebraska

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#1

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$58,756 Average Earnings
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Creighton University the best school in Nebraska for nursing students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $25,325 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $518, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Creighton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,756 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
$45,410 Average Earnings
$27,239 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Nebraska.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,239 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $534 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NWU graduates make an average of $45,410 annually.

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#3

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
$49,946 Average Earnings
$20,105 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Saint Mary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $20,105 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $306.After graduating from Saint Mary, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,946 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
$35,791 Average Earnings
$10,096 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $10,096 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Central Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,791 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
$38,034 Average Earnings
$17,221 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southeast Community College Area is a great place for nursing students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,221 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $150. During the early years of their career, Southeast Community College graduates make an average of $38,034 annually.

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$37,258 Average Earnings
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,886 in student loans.After graduating from MCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,258 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
$34,151 Average Earnings
$13,035 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,035 in student loans.After graduating from Northeast, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,151 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
$33,959 Average Earnings
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Mid-Plains Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $14,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Mid-Plains Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,959 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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 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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