Best Education Colleges in Nebraska
23 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
23
Colleges
5,487
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Education Programs in Nebraska
1
PublicMaster's
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
876
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,480
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
864
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,010
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Doane University
Crete
642
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$39,336
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$19,150
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicMaster's
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
624
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,536
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
Wayne State College
Wayne
513
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicMaster's
Peru State College
Peru
399
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
240
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$38,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,942
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
York University
York
231
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$21,100
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$15,784
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Chadron State College
Chadron
219
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Creighton University
Omaha
195
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,000
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$24,742
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
183
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Midland University
Fremont
135
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$39,370
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$18,071
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hastings College
Hastings
78
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$33,950
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$17,230
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
69
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,648
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$19,761
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicAssociate's
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff
51
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
College of Saint Mary
Omaha
48
Graduates/yr
44%
Acceptance
$23,340
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$11,704
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellevue University
Bellevue
24
Graduates/yr
$8,136
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$26,346
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union Adventist University
Lincoln
24
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,640
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,275
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicMaster's
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha
21
Graduates/yr
$11,340
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln
21
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$16,973
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$30,814
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Clarkson College
Omaha
15
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$15,168
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$7,192
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Nebraska Indian Community College
Macy
12
Graduates/yr
$4,080
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln
3
Graduates/yr
$2,912
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in Nebraska
Nebraska has 23 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 5,487 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Nebraska residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.