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2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska

Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Nebraska? Our ranking highlights 41 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 35 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Nebraska

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#1

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Healthcare degree schools in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Omaha, NE. About 83% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,856. Creighton University Healthcare students take on a median of $25,831 in debt. Read the full report on Creighton University

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The strong Healthcare programs at College Of Saint Mary earned it the #2 place in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Omaha, NE. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $24,510 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,539. Read the full report on College Of Saint Mary

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

A rank of #3 makes Bellevue University one of the top choices in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bellevue, NE. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Bellevue University

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The strong Healthcare programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University earned it the #4 place in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $43,572 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,667 in student loans. See the full Nebraska Wesleyan University profile

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #5 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Nebraska. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report

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#6

Midland University

Fremont, NE

Midland University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Fremont, NE, Midland University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees average $42,050. Students borrow a median of $27,536 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Midland University profile

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #7 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school based in Omaha, NE. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates 49% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report

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Southeast Community College Area ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Southeast Community College Area is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report

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#9

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College placed #9 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Central Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $10,277 in debt. Get the full Central Community College report

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Metropolitan Community College Area did well this year, earning the #10 position. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school based in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area

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Concordia University Seward came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Seward posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,640. Graduates carry a median of $26,726 in student loans. Get the full Concordia University Seward report

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#12

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, NE

Union College Nebraska ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Lincoln, NE, Union College Nebraska is a private not-for-profit institution. Union College Nebraska graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,334. Students borrow a median of $30,938 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Union College Nebraska

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Northeast Community College placed #13 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. This public school is set in Norfolk, NE. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Northeast Community College report

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#14

Mid Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Mid Plains Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in North Platte, NE, Mid Plains Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,600, while out-of-state students pay about $4,530. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,596. More on Mid Plains Community College

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Doane College Crete placed #15 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. See the full Doane College Crete profile

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College Of Hair Design East Campus did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on College Of Hair Design East Campus

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York College Nebraska placed #17 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. See the full York College Nebraska profile

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Hastings College landed the #18 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Hastings College profile

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Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics report

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College Of Hair Design Downtown ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on College Of Hair Design Downtown

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Nebraska Indian Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Nebraska Indian Community College report

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln placed #23 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln

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Summit Christian College placed #24 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Get the full Summit Christian College report

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Peru State College did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Peru State College profile

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Rest of the Top 15% Best Healthcare Degree Schools in Nebraska

Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:

Chadron State College landed the #26 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Chadron State College profile

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Xenon International Academy Omaha landed the #27 spot in Nebraska this year. Read more about Xenon International Academy Omaha

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Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology did well this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology profile

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Clarkson College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Clarkson College

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Western Nebraska Community College placed #30 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Western Nebraska Community College

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Josephs College Cosmetology placed #31 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Read more about Josephs College Cosmetology

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Wayne State College did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Wayne State College

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University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office placed #34 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Get the full University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office report

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Bryan College Of Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Bryan College Of Health Sciences profile

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Universal College Of Healing Arts landed the #36 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Universal College Of Healing Arts report

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Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture

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Ricketts Great Books College placed #38 among Healthcare schools in Nebraska. Get the full Ricketts Great Books College report

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Little Priest Tribal College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Little Priest Tribal College

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Myotherapy Institute came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Myotherapy Institute

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 35 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.

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