Nebraska

Colleges in Nebraska: what they cost, and what graduates earn

10 Nebraska universities with published federal data, teaching about 54,982 students. Median in-state tuition $10,168, median graduate earnings $52,739 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$10,168in-state, before aid
Median earnings$52,73910 yrs after entry
Paying loans down64%national 65%
Median SAT1156where published

Cheapest universities in NebraskaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Chadron State College Chadron $8,290 $47,002 $18,875 61% —
Peru State College Peru $8,640 $47,071 $21,875 55% —
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney $8,676 $50,105 $19,500 70% 1118
University of Nebraska, Omaha Omaha $8,718 $53,909 $19,000 63% 1120
Bellevue University Bellevue $9,903 $61,289 $20,000 53% —
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lincoln $10,434 $56,887 $21,000 74% 1191
Hastings College Hastings $37,770 $51,303 $27,000 75% 1320
Midland University Fremont $42,050 $52,163 $26,134 64% 1086

Highest graduate earnings in NebraskaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Creighton University Omaha $48,856 $73,911 $25,000 81% 1321
Bellevue University Bellevue $9,903 $61,289 $20,000 53% —
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lincoln $10,434 $56,887 $21,000 74% 1191
University of Nebraska, Omaha Omaha $8,718 $53,909 $19,000 63% 1120
Doane University Crete $43,985 $53,316 $25,000 65% —
Midland University Fremont $42,050 $52,163 $26,134 64% 1086
Hastings College Hastings $37,770 $51,303 $27,000 75% 1320
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney $8,676 $50,105 $19,500 70% 1118

Fastest debt payback in NebraskaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Creighton University Omaha $48,856 $73,911 $25,000 81% 1321
Bellevue University Bellevue $9,903 $61,289 $20,000 53% —
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lincoln $10,434 $56,887 $21,000 74% 1191
University of Nebraska, Omaha Omaha $8,718 $53,909 $19,000 63% 1120
Doane University Crete $43,985 $53,316 $25,000 65% —
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney $8,676 $50,105 $19,500 70% 1118
Midland University Fremont $42,050 $52,163 $26,134 64% 1086
Hastings College Hastings $37,770 $51,303 $27,000 75% 1320

Most selective universities in NebraskaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Creighton University Omaha $48,856 $73,911 $25,000 81% 1321
Hastings College Hastings $37,770 $51,303 $27,000 75% 1320
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lincoln $10,434 $56,887 $21,000 74% 1191
University of Nebraska, Omaha Omaha $8,718 $53,909 $19,000 63% 1120
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney $8,676 $50,105 $19,500 70% 1118
Midland University Fremont $42,050 $52,163 $26,134 64% 1086

Scholarships at Nebraska universities

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Every Nebraska university we hold data for

Bellevue University Chadron State College Creighton University Doane University Hastings College Midland University Peru State College University of Nebraska Kearney University of Nebraska, Lincoln University of Nebraska, Omaha

Studying in Nebraska: common questions

How much does college cost in Nebraska?
The median Nebraska university charges $10,168 in-state and $25,895 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $26,252. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $15,313.
What do graduates of Nebraska universities earn?
A median $52,739 ten years after entry, against median debt of $21,437.
Do students in Nebraska repay their loans?
64% of borrowers at the median Nebraska university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Nebraska universities expect?
The median Nebraska university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1156. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Nebraska debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.