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Rankings: Best Nursing Schools in Nebraska in 2026-2027

Accredited nursing schools in Nebraska combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Northeast Community College lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

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B Norfolk, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,634 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

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B North Platte, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,600, Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,140 students.

Offering ADN Program

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B Omaha, NE

Creighton University is a private nonprofit school in Omaha, Nebraska offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 8,581 students.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

4

B Omaha, NE

College of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 786 students. The acceptance rate is 45%.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

5
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B Scottsbluff, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

6
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B Grand Island, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,360, Central Community College in Grand Island, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,429 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

7
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B Lincoln, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,690, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 10,800 students.

Offering ADN Program

8

B Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,067 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

9

B Omaha, NE

Clarkson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,121 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

10
B

B- Lincoln, NE

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lincoln, Nebraska with about 765 students. Graduates earn a median of $70,845 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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B- Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lincoln, Nebraska with about 1,654 students. The school reports a 64% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

12

B- Fremont, NE

Midland University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Fremont, Nebraska with about 1,558 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

13

B- Bellevue, NE

A private nonprofit institution, Bellevue University serves students in Bellevue, Nebraska. Graduates earn a median of $61,289 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

14

C+ Lincoln, NE

Union Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lincoln, Nebraska with about 729 students. Graduates earn a median of $55,045 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

15

C+ Crete, NE

Doane University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Crete, Nebraska with about 1,985 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,985.

Offering BSN Program

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C+ Omaha, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,375, Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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C- Omaha, NE

A public institution, University of Nebraska Medical Center serves students in Omaha, Nebraska. Graduates earn a median of $76,833 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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