Cheapest Physics Colleges in Nebraska

Public universities dominate affordable physics education in Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska at Omaha offering the state's lowest net cost at $12,791 annually. The price gap between public and private options spans nearly $20,000, while graduation rates vary from 47.50% to 80.50% across the nine programs. Physics graduates find opportunities at major Nebraska employers like Berkshire Hathaway's technology divisions and the University of Nebraska Medical Center's research facilities.

Programs

$12,791 – $32,380

Net Price Range

60.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Physics 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	Union Adventist University Lincoln, Nebraska	$20,884	$27,990	45.9%	98.8%
5	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
6	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
7	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
8	Doane University Crete, Nebraska	$28,071	$40,491	55.9%	75.8%
9	Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska	$32,380	$47,000	80.5%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the University of Nebraska at Omaha so affordable for physics students?

UNO's physics program costs just $12,791 in net price with in-state tuition of only $8,370. The school maintains an 85.86% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most applicants seeking an affordable physics education.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private physics programs in Nebraska?

Public universities show mixed results, with UNL achieving 65.80% graduation rates while UNO reaches 47.50%. Private schools like Creighton University lead at 80.50%, though their net costs exceed $32,000 annually.

Does Union Adventist University offer good value despite being private?

Union Adventist provides the most affordable private option at $20,884 net cost with a 98.83% acceptance rate. However, its 45.90% graduation rate trails other private institutions that cost significantly more.

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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.