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Best Health Professions Colleges in Nebraska

25 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering health professions programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

25
Colleges
8,679
Graduates/yr
13
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree

Ranked: Health Professions Programs in Nebraska

1
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Creighton University
Omaha
2,037
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,000
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$24,742
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha
1,305
Graduates/yr
$11,340
In-State Tuition
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha
729
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$16,695
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$11,920
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln
690
Graduates/yr
$2,912
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha
510
Graduates/yr
$3,060
In-State Tuition
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bellevue University
Bellevue
402
Graduates/yr
$8,136
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$26,346
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Central Community College
Grand Island
387
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Clarkson College
Omaha
366
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$15,168
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$7,192
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
363
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln
345
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$16,973
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$30,814
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
College of Saint Mary
Omaha
246
Graduates/yr
44%
Acceptance
$23,340
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$11,704
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
189
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,480
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
153
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,536
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
147
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$8,010
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff
147
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union Adventist University
Lincoln
138
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,640
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,275
Net Price <$30K
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17
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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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
123
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,648
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$19,761
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte
99
Graduates/yr
$3,120
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
51
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$38,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,942
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Doane University
Crete
42
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$39,336
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$19,150
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
Omaha
36
Graduates/yr
$7,140
Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Wayne State College
Wayne
33
Graduates/yr
$5,760
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
Nebraska Indian Community College
Macy
3
Graduates/yr
$4,080
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicBachelor's
Chadron State College
Chadron
3
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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Studying Health Professions in Nebraska

Nebraska has 25 accredited colleges offering health professions programs, producing 8,679 graduates annually. Of these, 13 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.