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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

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. UNMC is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 501 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNMC is $14,720. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,890. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,192 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNMC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 14% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,445 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,638 to cover tuition and fees at Creighton. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Creighton accumulate an average of $23,821 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Creighton does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nebraska - Lincoln helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nebraska. This large public school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 4,494 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $9,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNL. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,750. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,410 in loans while pursuing 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 UNL does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nebraska. Bellevue, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,117 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Bellevue University, expect to pay an average of $8,790 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $21,796 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients 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

Out of the 16 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school handed out 871 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNK is $7,960. If you are from out of state, expect to 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 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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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 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 #6 on the list. WSC is a public institution located in Wayne, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 683 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at WSC is $7,688. 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 $19,698 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

WSC 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. 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

University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school handed out 2,544 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNOMAHA accumulate an average of $20,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNOMAHA does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Report

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

With a ranking of #8, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,597 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Nebraska Methodist College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Bryan College of Health Sciences, expect to pay an average of $17,870 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,567 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Bryan College of Health Sciences does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Clarkson College

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

Clarkson College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Clarkson College accumulate an average of $27,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Clarkson College. In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Clarkson College Report

#11

Nebraska Wesleyan University

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

Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 467 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,868 to cover tuition and fees at NWU. 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 $20,886 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWU. In fact, around 19% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Nebraska Wesleyan University Report

#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. Located in Crete, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 301 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,990 to cover tuition and fees at Doane Crete. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,560 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Doane Crete. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Doane University Report

#13

Midland University

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

Midland University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Midland U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fremont, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Midland U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,300. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,373 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Midland U. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Midland University Report

7 Total Awards

CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

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

Union College Nebraska 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 #15 on the list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 144 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $27,170 to cover tuition and fees at Union College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Union College accumulate an average of $27,277 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Union College. In fact, around 7% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Hastings College

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

With a ranking of #16, Hastings College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 219 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Hastings, expect to pay an average of $34,580 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $24,625 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hastings. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 22% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Hastings College Report

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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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