Cheapest Social Work Colleges in Nebraska

Public universities dominate Nebraska's most affordable Social Work programs, with costs ranging from $12,791 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to $32,380 at Creighton University. This price gap reflects the state's commitment to accessible higher education in a region where major employers like Mutual of Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center create steady demand for social service professionals. Graduates can expect starting salaries between $32,391 and $34,575, making the lower-cost public options particularly attractive for managing student debt.

Programs

$12,791 – $32,380

Net Price Range

$33,831

Avg. Program Earnings

57.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Social Work 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	Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska	$13,308	$8,078	38.1%
3	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska	$16,488	$8,302	59.8%	86.0%
4	Union Adventist University Lincoln, Nebraska	$20,884	$27,990	45.9%	98.8%
5	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
6	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
7	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 option for Social Work?

UNO offers the lowest net cost at $12,791 with an in-state tuition of just $8,370, making it nearly half the cost of the next cheapest option. The university maintains an 85.86% acceptance rate while producing graduates who earn $32,391 annually with median debt of only $16,750.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most affordable option, UNO, has a 47.50% graduation rate while the most expensive, Creighton University, achieves 80.50%. Mid-range options like Nebraska Wesleyan show that higher costs can correlate with better completion rates, graduating 68.90% of students at a net cost of $23,140.

Where do Social Work graduates find employment opportunities in Nebraska?

Nebraska's insurance sector, anchored by Mutual of Omaha, creates opportunities in employee assistance and benefits counseling. The state's agricultural economy and growing tech presence around Omaha also generate demand for community-based social services and corporate wellness programs.

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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.