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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Nebraska

21 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

21
Colleges
1,908
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Nebraska

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
438
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
327
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,536
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha
315
Graduates/yr
$3,060
In-State Tuition
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellevue University
Bellevue
132
Graduates/yr
$8,136
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$26,346
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
120
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,480
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
87
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,648
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$19,761
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Creighton University
Omaha
63
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,000
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$24,742
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Doane University
Crete
57
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$39,336
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$19,150
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
54
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Wayne State College
Wayne
54
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hastings College
Hastings
48
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$33,950
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$17,230
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln
42
Graduates/yr
$2,912
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Central Community College
Grand Island
36
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Midland University
Fremont
33
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$39,370
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$18,071
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
30
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$38,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,942
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Chadron State College
Chadron
21
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicBachelor's
Peru State College
Peru
21
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicAssociate's
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte
12
Graduates/yr
$3,120
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union Adventist University
Lincoln
12
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,640
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,275
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff
3
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
York University
York
3
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$21,100
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$15,784
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Nebraska

Nebraska has 21 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 1,908 graduates annually. Of these, 12 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.