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Best Public Administration Colleges in Nebraska

11 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11
Colleges
885
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Nebraska

1
PublicMaster's
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
453
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,536
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
132
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$6,480
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha
69
Graduates/yr
$3,060
In-State Tuition
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Bellevue University
Bellevue
54
Graduates/yr
$8,136
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$26,346
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
48
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,648
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$19,761
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Creighton University
Omaha
45
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,000
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$24,742
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
27
Graduates/yr
$3,240
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Midland University
Fremont
21
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$39,370
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$18,071
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Doane University
Crete
18
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$39,336
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$19,150
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Chadron State College
Chadron
12
Graduates/yr
$5,376
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Union Adventist University
Lincoln
6
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,640
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,275
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Public Administration in Nebraska

Nebraska has 11 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 885 graduates annually. Of these, 5 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.