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Urban Colleges in Nebraska

16 schools in Nebraska. See our methodology.

Nebraska's urban colleges serve students in cities home to major employers like Berkshire Hathaway and Mutual of Omaha, with acceptance rates ranging from 56% to 99%. Clarkson College leads in graduate outcomes with a 75% completion rate and $64,876 median earnings, while Universal College of Healing Arts achieves a perfect 100% graduation rate despite enrolling just 27 students. The state's community colleges offer accessible entry points at $4,005 to $8,470 annually, though graduation rates hover around 25% to 45%. Health sciences programs dominate the top performers, reflecting Nebraska's growing medical sector anchored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where graduates earn $76,833. Lincoln and Omaha concentrate most options, from large research universities like UNL with 18,887 students to specialized institutions training workers for the state's insurance and healthcare industries.
16
Schools
$18,235
Avg. Net Price
$53,390
Avg. Earnings
58.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Urban Colleges in Nebraska

College listings
# School Setting Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 City-Large 611 $15,928 75.0%
2 City-Large 27 $20,862 100.0%
3 City-Large 534 $25,884 75.5%
4 City-Large 18,887 $17,424 65.8%
5 City-Large 4,231 $32,380 80.5%
6 City-Large 752 $19,474 66.7%
7 City-Small 3,206 $6,781 44.8%
8 City-Large 455 $14,986 59.4%
9 City-Large 11,573 $12,791 47.5%
10 City-Large 6,235 $8,470 26.5%
11 City-Large 7,629 $4,005 25.1%
12 City-Large 1,514 $23,140 68.9%
13 City-Large 10 $32,278 42.9%
14 City-Large 439 $20,884 45.9%
15 City-Large 861
16 City-Large 25

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nebraska's urban colleges different from rural options?

Urban colleges in Nebraska offer stronger industry connections to employers like Mutual of Omaha and direct access to internships in Lincoln and Omaha. Health sciences programs particularly benefit, with graduates from urban institutions earning between $54,338 and $76,833 compared to more limited career pathways in rural areas.

How affordable are Nebraska's city-based colleges compared to other states?

Net prices range from $4,005 at Metropolitan Community College to $32,380 at Creighton University. Community colleges offer particularly strong value, with Central Community College at $6,781 annually. Even private institutions like College of Saint Mary cost just $14,986 after aid, well below national averages.

Is it easier to get accepted to urban colleges in Nebraska?

Most urban Nebraska colleges maintain high acceptance rates, with 11 of 16 schools accepting over 75% of applicants. Only Clarkson College proves highly selective at 56%, while Union Adventist University accepts nearly 99% of students, making access relatively straightforward across the state.

Does graduating from Nebraska urban colleges lead to good careers?

Health-focused institutions show the strongest outcomes, with University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates earning $76,833 and Creighton University graduates earning $73,911. Even community college graduates average $38,773 to $43,405, reflecting Nebraska's stable job market in insurance, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.

Where do most students attend college in Nebraska's cities?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln dominates with 18,887 students, while UNO enrolls 11,573. Community colleges serve large populations too, with Metropolitan Community College at 7,629 students and Southeast Community College at 6,235, providing accessible education pathways throughout urban Nebraska.

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