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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska

14 Schools Ranked
$44,616 Average Earnings
$24,924 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Nebraska

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$58,756 Average Earnings
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Creighton University the best school in Nebraska for healthcare students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $25,325 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $518 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Creighton graduates make an average of $58,756 annually.

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#2

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
$49,946 Average Earnings
$20,105 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Saint Mary landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Saint Mary accumulate an average of $20,105 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $306. During the early years of their career, Saint Mary graduates make an average of $49,946 annually.

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
$54,053 Average Earnings
$29,741 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Nebraska.

On average, students take out $29,741 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bellevue University graduates make an average of $54,053 annually.

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#4

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
$45,410 Average Earnings
$27,239 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Nebraska.

On average, students take out $27,239 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $534 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,410 during the early year of their career.

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#5

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
$44,380 Average Earnings
$21,763 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $21,763 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $298, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNL graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,380 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
$45,838 Average Earnings
$27,319 Avg Student Debt

Midland University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska list.

Degree recipients from Midland U accumulate an average of $27,319 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $295, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Midland U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,838 during the early years of their career.

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$43,015 Average Earnings
$22,890 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from UNOMAHA accumulate an average of $22,890 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $158 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNOMAHA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,015 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
$38,034 Average Earnings
$17,221 Avg Student Debt

Southeast Community College Area came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska ranking.

Degree recipients from Southeast Community College accumulate an average of $17,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $150, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Southeast Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,034 during the early year of their career.

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#9

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
$35,791 Average Earnings
$10,096 Avg Student Debt

Central Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska ranking.

On average, students take out $10,096 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Central Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,791 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha, Nebraska
$37,258 Average Earnings
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, MCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,258 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
$45,364 Average Earnings
$24,880 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Nebraska ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska list.

On average, students take out $24,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Concordia University, Nebraska graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,364 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
$58,962 Average Earnings
$29,084 Avg Student Debt

Union College Nebraska came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Nebraska ranking.

On average, students take out $29,084 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Union College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,962 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
$34,151 Average Earnings
$13,035 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #13 on the list.

On average, students take out $13,035 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northeast graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,151 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
$33,959 Average Earnings
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Mid-Plains Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #14 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,135 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Mid-Plains Community College graduates make an average of $33,959 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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