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32 Colleges
$59,561 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,782 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly trade school graduations, Nebraska is ranked #39 in the country with 4,665 degrees handed out in 2021. Nebraska colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $14,890 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $17,316 per year.

About 59% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,696 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Community College is 5,974, which includes 1,761 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

25% of Central Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,108 a year. Central Community College has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Central Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,551 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,276 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southeast Community College Area is 9,328, which includes 3,234 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at Southeast Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $1,670 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southeast Community College is $36,369.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,285 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,603 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 13,244 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 13% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,147 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,253 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,105 students at Northeast in total, 1,913 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 36% of students at Northeast take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,741 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,007 during the early-career years.

#5

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$3,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mid-Plains Community College is 2,075, which includes 756 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,935 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mid-Plains Community College is $32,575.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 160 students at Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics in total, 160 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

59% of Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,928 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,442 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 152 full-time undergraduates at Xenon International School of hair Design, and 152 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 86% of students at Xenon International School of hair Design take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,258 a year.

Students who graduate from Xenon International School of hair Design with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,060 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,880 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,169 students at Clarkson College in total, 616 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 337 are full-time. For undergraduates at Clarkson College, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 8% are men and 92% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at Clarkson College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,107 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Clarkson College is $57,044.

#9

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$2,976 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 711 full-time undergraduates at WNCC, and 1,625 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 26% of students at WNCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,148 a year. WNCC has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WNCC is $30,744.

Public Public vs. Private
$14,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Nebraska Medical Center is 3,699, of which 968 students are undergraduates and of those, 781 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1.

Students who graduate from UNMC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,185 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,147 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 814 undergraduates at Nebraska Methodist College, of which 496 are full-time, and there are 1,212 students altogether. For undergraduates at Nebraska Methodist College, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Around 6% of accepted students are men, and 94% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at Nebraska Methodist College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,280 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Nebraska Methodist College is $57,503.

#12

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,638 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,770 students at Creighton in total, 4,458 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,330 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Creighton is 4.1 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Roughly 51% of students at Creighton take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,560 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,761 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
69% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at College of Hair Design-East Campus is 51, which includes 51 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,472 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,515 during the early-career years.

#14

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$9,620 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 25,108 students at UNL in total, 20,286 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,949 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNL is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 36% of students at UNL take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,439 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UNL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,872 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,665 undergraduates at Bellevue University, of which 6,302 are full-time, and there are 13,059 students altogether. For undergraduates at Bellevue University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

20% of Bellevue University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,192 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,212 during the early-career years.

#16

Joseph's College Cosmetology

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
83% Freshmen Loans

There are 131 students at Joseph’s College Cosmetology in total, 131 are full-time undergraduates. Joseph’s College Cosmetology has a freshman retention rate of 92%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

83% of Joseph’s College Cosmetology students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,901 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,803 during the early-career years.

#17

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$7,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,385 undergraduates at UNK, of which 3,795 are full-time, and there are 6,225 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,904 a year. UNK has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,956 during the early-career years.

#18

College of Hair Design-Downtown

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
89% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at College of Hair Design-Downtown is 43, which includes 43 full-time undergraduates. College of Hair Design-Downtown has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

89% of College of Hair Design-Downtown students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,191 a year. College of Hair Design-Downtown has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from College of Hair Design-Downtown is $25,515.

#19

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
$7,688 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,440 undergraduates at WSC, of which 2,822 are full-time, and there are 4,202 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WSC is 4.4 years.

53% of WSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,616 a year. WSC has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WSC is $38,497.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,768 undergraduates at UNOMAHA, of which 10,362 are full-time, and there are 15,892 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNOMAHA is 4.7 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

30% of UNOMAHA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,336 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,022 during the early-career years.

#21

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,870 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 661 undergraduates at Bryan College of Health Sciences, of which 366 are full-time, and there are 778 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Bryan College of Health Sciences is 4.1 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 7% of accepted students are men, and 93% are women.

64% of Bryan College of Health Sciences students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $13,087 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Bryan College of Health Sciences with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $59,699 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,024 students at Saint Mary in total, 680 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 659 are full-time. It takes the average Saint Mary undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 38% of students who apply get accepted.

Roughly 65% of students at Saint Mary take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,854 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,836 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 38 students at Wisconsin Academy in total, 38 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 86% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,622 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wisconsin Academy is $22,631.

#24

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 757 students at Union College in total, 669 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 586 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Union College is 4.5 years.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,930 a year. Union College has a 1.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,815 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,822 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 29 full-time undergraduates at Universal College of Healing Arts, and 29 students altogether. Universal College of Healing Arts has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,848 a year.

Students who graduate from Universal College of Healing Arts with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $17,169 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Nebraska Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Nebraska Wesleyan University 9
27 Doane University 8
27 Myotherapy Institute 8
29 CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology 7
30 Midland University 4
31 Nebraska Indian Community College 2
32 Hastings College 0

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