Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Nebraska
13 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
13
Colleges
507
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Nebraska
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
156
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,010
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
93
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,536
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Creighton University
Omaha
66
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,000
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$24,742
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Wayne State College
Wayne
57
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Chadron State College
Chadron
33
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
27
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,648
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$19,761
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
27
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,480
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hastings College
Hastings
21
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$33,950
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$17,230
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
12
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$38,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,942
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Doane University
Crete
6
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$39,336
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$19,150
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of Saint Mary
Omaha
3
Graduates/yr
44%
Acceptance
$23,340
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$11,704
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
3
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union Adventist University
Lincoln
3
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,640
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,275
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Physical Sciences in Nebraska
Nebraska has 13 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 507 graduates annually. Of these, 6 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.