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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

16 Schools Ranked
$22,534 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,355 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Nebraska to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

501 Total Awards
$14,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,192 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nebraska. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 501 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNMC is $14,720. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,890. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $12,192 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

UNMC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#2

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
1,445 Total Awards
$45,638 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,821 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Creighton University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nebraska. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,445 students in 2021-2022.

Creighton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $45,638. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,821 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Online courses are available at Creighton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
4,494 Total Awards
$9,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,410 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,494 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Nebraska who attend UNL full time pay an average of $9,620 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,750. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,410 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNL. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
2,117 Total Awards
$8,790 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,796 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bellevue University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Bellevue, Nebraska, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,117 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,790 to cover tuition and fees at Bellevue University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,796 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Bellevue University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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871 Total Awards
$7,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,369 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. University of Nebraska at Kearney is a medium-sized public school located in Kearney, Nebraska that handed out 871 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNK is $7,960. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,340. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,369 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

UNK does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
683 Total Awards
$7,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,698 Avg Student Debt

Wayne State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in Wayne, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 683 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend WSC, expect to pay an average of $7,688 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Online courses are available at WSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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2,544 Total Awards
$8,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,093 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNOMAHA is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,544 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNOMAHA is $8,136. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,718. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,093 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNOMAHA. During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska
133 Total Awards
$17,870 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,567 Avg Student Debt

Bryan College of Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Bryan College of Health Sciences is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Bryan College of Health Sciences is $17,870. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bryan College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $26,567 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Bryan College of Health Sciences does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
167 Total Awards
$27,629 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Clarkson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clarkson College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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223 Total Awards
$16,147 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,597 Avg Student Debt

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 223 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Nebraska Methodist College, expect to pay an average of $16,147 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Nebraska Methodist College accumulate an average of $25,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nebraska Methodist College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
467 Total Awards
$39,868 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,886 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Nebraska Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 467 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at NWU is $39,868. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NWU accumulate an average of $20,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

NWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 19% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
301 Total Awards
$38,990 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,560 Avg Student Debt

Doane University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Doane University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Crete, Nebraska that handed out 301 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Doane Crete, expect to pay an average of $38,990 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Doane Crete accumulate an average of $22,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Doane Crete does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Doane University Report

#13

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
224 Total Awards
$38,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,373 Avg Student Debt

Midland University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Midland University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fremont, Nebraska that handed out 224 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,300 to cover tuition and fees at Midland U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Midland U accumulate an average of $25,373 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Midland U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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7 Total Awards

CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
144 Total Awards
$27,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,277 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Union College Nebraska did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 144 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Union College is $27,170. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,277 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Union College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 7% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Union College Nebraska Report

#16

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska
219 Total Awards
$34,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,625 Avg Student Debt

Hastings College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Hastings, Nebraska is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 219 students in 2021-2022.

Hastings does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,580. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hastings accumulate an average of $24,625 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hastings. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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