Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Nebraska
34 degree-granting colleges and universities in Nebraska that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges34
- Public1717 private
- Four-year2410 two-year
- Online programs27Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Nebraska: Business Administration (25), Computer Science (20), Biology (19), Psychology (18), Nursing (17), Secondary Education (17).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | Bellevue | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Central Community College | Grand Island | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Chadron State College | Chadron | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | Omaha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Clarkson College | Omaha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | Seward | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Doane University | Crete | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Hastings College | Hastings | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago | Public | Two-year | No |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Midland University | Fremont | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Myotherapy Institute | Lincoln | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Peru State College | Peru | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Summit Christian College | Gering | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Union Adventist University | Lincoln | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office | Lincoln | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wayne State College | Wayne | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| York University | York | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Nebraska: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 34 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Nebraska?
17 public, 15 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Nebraska?
10 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Central Community College, Little Priest Tribal College, Metropolitan Community College Area, Mid-Plains Community College, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, and Northeast Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Nebraska?
24 four-year colleges and universities, and 21 schools in Nebraska offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Nebraska offer online programs?
27 colleges in Nebraska reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Nebraska have the most colleges?
Omaha (9), Lincoln (7), Bellevue (1), Grand Island (1), and Chadron (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Nebraska?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Nebraska are Business Administration (25 schools), Computer Science (20 schools), Biology (19 schools), Psychology (18 schools), Nursing (17 schools), and Secondary Education (17 schools).
How do I find a college in Nebraska that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Nebraska and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Nebraska colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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