Nebraska Healthcare Colleges

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 4,458 undergraduates at Creighton, of which 4,330 are full-time, and there are 8,770 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Creighton is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 52% of students at Creighton take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,720 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $63,090 during the early-career years.

#2

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 968 undergraduates at UNMC, of which 781 are full-time, and there are 3,699 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNMC is $70,417.

#3

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 814 undergraduates at Nebraska Methodist College, of which 496 are full-time, and there are 1,212 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nebraska Methodist College is 4.3 years.

Roughly 51% of students at Nebraska Methodist College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,134 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,249 during the early-career years.

#4

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 616 undergraduates at Clarkson College, of which 337 are full-time, and there are 1,169 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Clarkson College is 4.0 years.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,828 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,339 during the early-career years.

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska

The total student population at Southeast Community College Area is 9,328, which includes 3,234 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

75% of Southeast Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $1,691 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southeast Community College is $39,103.

#6

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 1,024 students at Saint Mary in total, 680 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 659 are full-time. It takes the average Saint Mary undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 60% of students at Saint Mary take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,127 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,339 during the early-career years.

#7

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha, Nebraska

The total student population at Metropolitan Community College is 13,244, which includes 4,603 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,245 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $35,437.

#8

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska

The total student population at Central Community College is 5,974, which includes 1,761 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at Central Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,321 a year.

Students who graduate from Central Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,158 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska

The total student population at Bryan College of Health Sciences is 778, of which 661 students are undergraduates and of those, 366 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bryan College of Health Sciences, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Roughly 79% of students at Bryan College of Health Sciences take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $13,842 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $66,305 during the early-career years.

#10

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska

The total student population at Northeast Community College is 5,105, which includes 1,913 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

34% of Northeast students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,836 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeast is $39,950.

#11

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska

The total student population at Bellevue University is 13,059, of which 9,665 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,302 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

29% of Bellevue University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,354 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $57,732 during the early-career years.

#12

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska

There are 20,286 undergraduates at UNL, of which 18,949 are full-time, and there are 25,108 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNL is 4.4 years.

40% of UNL students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,553 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,692 during the early-career years.

#13

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

The total student population at Union College Nebraska is 757, of which 669 students are undergraduates and of those, 586 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

89% of Union College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,819 a year.

Students who graduate from Union College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,853 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska

There are 4,385 undergraduates at UNK, of which 3,795 are full-time, and there are 6,225 students altogether. For undergraduates at UNK, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

46% of UNK students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,618 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,241 during the early-career years.

#15

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska

There are 1,924 students at NWU in total, 1,773 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,665 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NWU is 4.2 years.

58% of NWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,907 a year.

Students who graduate from NWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,667 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska

There are 2,075 students at Mid-Plains Community College in total, 756 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at Mid-Plains Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,922 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,852 during the early-career years.

#17

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

There are 1,625 students at WNCC in total, 711 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,328 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,557 during the early-career years.

#18

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

The total student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 15,892, of which 12,768 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,362 are full-time. For undergraduates at UNOMAHA, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

28% of UNOMAHA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,904 a year.

Students who graduate from UNOMAHA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,494 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska

The total student population at Midland University is 1,765, of which 1,512 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,188 are full-time. For undergraduates at Midland U, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 91% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,614 a year.

Students who graduate from Midland U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,145 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska

There are 3,224 students at Concordia University, Nebraska in total, 2,159 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,195 are full-time. It takes the average Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

69% of Concordia University, Nebraska students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,227 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concordia University, Nebraska is $44,527.

#21

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska

The total student population at Doane University is 2,281, of which 1,255 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,080 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 93% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,957 a year.

Students who graduate from Doane Crete with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,009 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Myotherapy Institute

Lincoln, Nebraska

There are 13 full-time undergraduates at Myotherapy Institute, and 13 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

83% of Myotherapy Institute students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,842 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

#23

CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology

Omaha, Nebraska

There are 15 full-time undergraduates at CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology, and 15 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#23

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska

There are 3,440 undergraduates at WSC, of which 2,822 are full-time, and there are 4,202 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WSC is 4.4 years.

53% of WSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,749 a year.

Students who graduate from WSC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,857 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska

There are 1,863 undergraduates at Chadron State College, of which 1,439 are full-time, and there are 2,330 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at Chadron State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,124 a year.

Students who graduate from Chadron State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,139 during the early years of their career after graduation.