Cheapest Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Colleges in Nebraska

Chadron State College stands out among Nebraska's health preparation programs with a net cost of just $13,308, creating an $11,576 gap below the state's most expensive option. This price advantage matters significantly in a state where the University of Nebraska Medical Center anchors one of the region's largest healthcare networks. Bryan College of Health Sciences achieves the highest graduation rate at 75.50% despite charging $25,884 annually. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with three of the four cheapest programs coming from state institutions.

Programs

$13,308 – $25,884

Net Price Range

58.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska	$13,308	$8,078	38.1%
2	College of Saint Mary Omaha, Nebraska	$14,986	$23,340	59.4%	64.6%
3	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska	$16,488	$8,302	59.8%	86.0%
4	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$17,424	$10,108	65.8%	78.6%
5	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
6	Midland University Fremont, Nebraska	$24,229	$40,270	43.2%	64.9%
7	Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, Nebraska	$25,884	$20,070	75.5%	67.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public institutions like Chadron State ($13,308) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($17,424) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private colleges such as Bryan College of Health Sciences ($25,884) and Midland University ($24,229) rely heavily on tuition revenue, creating price gaps exceeding $11,000 between the most and least expensive options.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Bryan College of Health Sciences justifies its $25,884 cost with a 75.50% graduation rate, the highest among Nebraska programs. However, University of Nebraska-Lincoln delivers strong outcomes at 65.80% graduation rate for just $17,424. Chadron State's 38.10% rate reflects the trade-offs some students accept for its $13,308 price point.

Where do most Nebraska health program graduates find employment opportunities?

The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha serves as the state's primary healthcare employer, creating pathways for program graduates. Mutual of Omaha and other major insurers also hire health administration professionals. Rural areas throughout Nebraska face physician shortages, opening opportunities for graduates willing to serve smaller communities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.