Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in Nebraska

Public universities deliver the most accessible philosophy education in Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska at Omaha charging just $12,791 in net costs compared to Creighton University's $32,380. This $19,589 gap reflects broader educational choices across the state, where philosophy graduates often find opportunities in Nebraska's insurance sector through companies like Mutual of Omaha that value critical thinking skills. The state's eight philosophy programs show graduation rates ranging from 47.50% to 80.50%, with most public options maintaining acceptance rates above 85%.

Programs

$12,791 – $32,380

Net Price Range

61.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Nebraska	$12,791	$8,370	47.5%	85.9%
2	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska	$16,488	$8,302	59.8%	86.0%
3	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$17,424	$10,108	65.8%	78.6%
4	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
5	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
6	Doane University Crete, Nebraska	$28,071	$40,491	55.9%	75.8%
7	Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska	$28,345	$8,886	55.9%
8	Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska	$32,380	$47,000	80.5%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Nebraska at Omaha the most affordable philosophy option?

UNO charges $12,791 in net costs, making it $3,697 cheaper than the next most affordable option at University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school maintains an 85.86% acceptance rate while keeping in-state tuition at just $8,370.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private philosophy programs?

Private schools generally show higher completion rates, with Creighton University leading at 80.50% and Nebraska Wesleyan at 68.90%. Public universities range from 47.50% at UNO to 65.80% at Nebraska-Lincoln, though they cost significantly less.

Is there a significant cost difference between Nebraska's cheapest and most expensive programs?

The gap spans $19,589 between UNO's $12,791 net cost and Creighton's $32,380. Private schools like Hastings College and Nebraska Wesleyan fall in the middle range around $21,000-$23,000 in net costs.

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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.