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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska

6 Schools Ranked
$3,436 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,059 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Nebraska to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
27 Total Awards

Our analysis found College of Saint Mary to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Nebraska. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

One thing to take note of is that Saint Mary does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
594 Total Awards
$3,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,874 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska list. Grand Island, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 594 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,300 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,710. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,874 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Community College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
189 Total Awards
$3,276 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,763 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southeast Community College Area is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 189 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Nebraska who attend Southeast Community College full time pay an average of $3,276 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,864. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southeast Community College accumulate an average of $10,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeast Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Southeast Community College Area Report

200 Total Awards
$3,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,044 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Metropolitan Community College is a fairly large public school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,285. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,815. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,044 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
126 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,726 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,130. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,726 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Northeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
69 Total Awards
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-Plains Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska list. Mid-Plains Community College is located in North Platte, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 69 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees if they attend Mid-Plains Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,380.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mid-Plains Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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