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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska

10 Schools Ranked
$28,586 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,343 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps 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 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Nebraska to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

392 Total Awards
$11,941 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,903 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nebraska. UNMC is a small public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 392 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,941 in tuition and fees if they attend UNMC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,111. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNMC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Nebraska Medical Center Report

#2

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
308 Total Awards
$44,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Creighton University landed the # 2 spot on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 308 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Creighton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,524. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,325 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Creighton. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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138 Total Awards
$15,439 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,005 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 138 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Nebraska Methodist College is $15,439. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,005 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nebraska Methodist College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
119 Total Awards
$33,982 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarkson College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 119 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,982 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Clarkson College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Clarkson College Report

#5

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska
92 Total Awards
$17,766 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,079 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryan College of Health Sciences. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 92 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,766 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan College of Health Sciences. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bryan College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $32,079 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Bryan College of Health Sciences, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
71 Total Awards

College of Saint Mary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Saint Mary is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Saint Mary does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on College of Saint Mary

#7

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
43 Total Awards
$26,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,084 Avg Student Debt

Union College Nebraska ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Union College is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Union College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Union College accumulate an average of $29,084 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Union College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Union College Nebraska Report

#8

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
32 Total Awards
$38,334 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,239 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Nebraska Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

NWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,334. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,239 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NWU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Nebraska Wesleyan University Report

#9

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
26 Total Awards
$36,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,319 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Midland University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fremont, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Midland U is $36,746. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,319 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Midland U does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Midland University Report

#10

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
4 Total Awards
$37,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,859 Avg Student Debt

Doane University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Doane Crete is located in Crete, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Doane Crete is $37,880. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,859 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Doane Crete. In fact, around 5% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Doane University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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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