List of Online College Programs in Nebraska

POPULATION (2021): 2 million

CAPITAL: Lincoln

LARGEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN NEBRASKA: University of Nebraska

LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN NEBRASKA: Bellevue University

The University of Nebraska’s nickname is the Cornhuskers, and the state is The Cornhusker State. This is significant for two reasons, there is a lot of corn in Nebraska, and they love their Nebraska Cornhusker sports. 

In addition to agriculture in the sprawling, rural plains, the city economies in Omaha and Lincoln are both thriving and have a lot of job opportunities for young professionals. Additionally, the cost of living is low, making the state a popular place to relocate after college, for students who get their degrees elsewhere. 

Students who attend college in Nebraska have better opportunities for internships and networking in these growing cities, and here is a look at the rest of the college landscape in Nebraska.

Universities in Nebraska – 4-Year Colleges and Online 

There isn’t an abundance of options for college in Nebraska, but the universities in the state are high-quality, and no matter where you’re at in the state, save the University of Nebraska, the college experience is pretty similar. Relaxed, welcoming, and plenty of places to explore and unwind in the outdoors. 

Public Universities in Nebraska

The University of Nebraska’s main campus at Lincoln is the largest of the U of N schools, but there are two other campuses that offer 4-year degrees: the University of Nebraska at Omaha (15,000 students) and the University of Nebraska at Kerney (6,500 students). The 4 other public universities in Milwaukee are Wayne State College, Chadron State College, Peru State College, and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. 

Private Universities in Nebraska

There are a few more colleges spread throughout the state if you’re open to attending a private university. Here is a list of the private colleges and universities in Nebraska… a few sections below will take a closer look at schools in Lincoln and Omaha. 

• Creighton University (Omaha)
• Doane University (Crete)
• Hastings College (Hastings)
• Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln)
• Bellevue University (Bellevue)
• Concordia University (Seward)
• Midland Univerity (Fremont)
• Nebraska Methodist College (Omaha)
• Clarkson College (Omaha)
• College of Saint Mary (Omaha)
• Union College (Lincoln)
• Bryan College of Health Sciences (Lincoln)
• York College (York)

Community Colleges in Nebraska

The Nebraska Community College System has 8 colleges throughout the state, and a few of them have multiple campuses in the communities they serve. The largest is Southeast Community College which offers 3 campuses to students in and around the capital of Lincoln.

Prominent Online Colleges in Nebraska

The University of Nebraska system offers online programs to all of its students, but students who attend the University of Nebraska at Kerney have a few more options, as this location put made online courses a major focus in the last few years. Concordia and Seward both rank high for online offerings, as far as private universities go. 

Universities in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska, which generally means more colleges, and Lincoln is no exception. The largest college in the state is in Lincoln (U of N main campus), and these other 4-year colleges pepper the growing city’s neighborhoods:

• Bryan College of Health Sciences
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Union College

Universities in Omaha, NE

Lincoln’s cross-state counterpart, and another rapidly growing city, Omaha is home to 6 colleges that offer 4-year degree programs:

• Clarkson College
• College of Saint Mary
• Creighton University
• Nebraska Methodist College
• The Creative Center of Omaha
• U of N – Omaha

Get to Know Nebraska

Nebraska sometimes gets a bad rap for being flat and full of corn, and while it is those things, there are several waterways and other landscapes to keep your eyes excited, especially near the cities of Lincoln and Omaha, where the two largest schools in the state are located, respectively. 

The cost of living is very low, as is the sense of community. However, if you are the loner type, weekends spent outside of the cities usually result in more stars than you’ve ever seen and exploration of some surprisingly beautiful areas. It does get cold in the winter, but arts and a great food scene keep most students entertained when it’s a bit too cold to go outside.

Institution Name	City	State	Website	Degree Levels Offered	Modality	Profit Status (CNTLAFFI)
Bellevue University	Bellevue	NE	www.bellevue.edu	Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Online	No
Bryan College of Health Sciences	Lincoln	NE	www.bryanhealthcollege.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Online	No
Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics	Omaha	NE	www.hairschoolomaha.com	Certificates	Campus	No
Central Community College	Grand Island	NE	www.cccneb.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
Chadron State College	Chadron	NE	www.csc.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology	Omaha	NE	www.chihealth.com	Associates	Campus	No
Clarkson College	Omaha	NE	www.clarksoncollege.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Online	No
College of Hair Design-Downtown	Lincoln	NE	collegeofhairdesign.com	Certificates	Campus	No
College of Hair Design-East Campus	Lincoln	NE	collegeofhairdesign.com	Certificates	Campus	No
College of Saint Mary	Omaha	NE	WWW.CSM.EDU	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
Concordia University-Nebraska	Seward	NE	www.cune.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Creighton University	Omaha	NE	www.creighton.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
Doane University	Crete	NE	www.doane.edu	Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
Hastings College	Hastings	NE	www.hastings.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Joseph's College Cosmetology	Lincoln	NE	josephscollege.edu	Certificates	Campus	No
La'James International College	Fremont	NE	www.ljic.edu	Certificates	Campus	No
Little Priest Tribal College	Winnebago	NE	www.littlepriest.edu	Associates	Campus	No
Metropolitan Community College Area	Omaha	NE	www.mccneb.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
Mid-Plains Community College	North Platte	NE	www.mpcc.edu	Certificates Associates	Online	No
Midland University	Fremont	NE	www.midlandu.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Myotherapy Institute	Lincoln	NE	www.myotherapy.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
National American University-Bellevue	Bellevue	NE	www.national.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors	Campus	No
Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University	Papillion	NE	www.nechristian.edu	Associates Bachelors	Campus	No
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture	Curtis	NE	ncta.unl.edu	Certificates Associates	Hybrid	No
Nebraska Indian Community College	Macy	NE	www.thenicc.edu	Certificates Associates	Online	No
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	Omaha	NE	www.methodistcollege.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Online	No
Nebraska Wesleyan University	Lincoln	NE	www.nebrwesleyan.edu	Certificates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Northeast Community College	Norfolk	NE	www.northeast.edu	Certificates Associates	Hybrid	No
Peru State College	Peru	NE	www.peru.edu	Bachelors Masters	Online	No
Southeast Community College Area	Lincoln	NE	www.southeast.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
Summit Christian College	Gering	NE	www.summitcc.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors	Campus	No
The Creative Center	Omaha	NE	www.creativecenter.edu	Associates Bachelors	Campus	No
Union College	Lincoln	NE	www.ucollege.edu	Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Universal College of Healing Arts	Omaha	NE	www.ucha.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Kearney	NE	www.unk.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
University of Nebraska at Omaha	Omaha	NE	www.unomaha.edu	Certificates Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Campus	No
University of Nebraska Medical Center	Omaha	NE	www.unmc.edu	Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Online	No
University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office	Lincoln	NE	www.nebraska.edu	Certificates Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate		No
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Lincoln	NE	www.unl.edu	Bachelors Masters Doctorate	Hybrid	No
Wayne State College	Wayne	NE	www.wsc.edu	Bachelors Masters	Campus	No
Western Nebraska Community College	Scottsbluff	NE	www.wncc.edu	Certificates Associates	Campus	No
Wisconsin Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner Group-PMTS Lincoln	Lincoln	NE	lincoln.paulmitchell.edu	Certificates	Campus	No
Xenon International Academy-Omaha	Omaha	NE	www.xenonacademy.net	Certificates	Campus	No
York College	York	NE	www.york.edu	Associates Bachelors Masters	Campus	No