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$44,616 Average Earnings
$24,924 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Nebraska

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#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
$54,053 Average Earnings
$29,741 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the best school for business students in Nebraska.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,741 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bellevue University graduates make an average of $54,053 annually.

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#2

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$58,756 Average Earnings
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for business students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,325 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $518. Once they receive their degree, Creighton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,756 during the early year of their career.

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#3

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
$44,380 Average Earnings
$21,763 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from UNL accumulate an average of $21,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $298, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UNL graduates make an average of $44,380 annually.

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#4

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
$38,034 Average Earnings
$17,221 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #4 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,221 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $150.After graduating from Southeast Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,034 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
$35,791 Average Earnings
$10,096 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,096 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Central Community College graduates make an average of $35,791 annually.

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$37,258 Average Earnings
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, MCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,258 during the early year of their career.

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$39,814 Average Earnings
$22,258 Avg Student Debt

University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,258 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $153, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UNK graduates make an average of $39,814 annually.

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$43,015 Average Earnings
$22,890 Avg Student Debt

University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,890 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $158 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNOMAHA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,015 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
$45,410 Average Earnings
$27,239 Avg Student Debt

Nebraska Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list.

Degree recipients from NWU accumulate an average of $27,239 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $534. During the early years of their career, NWU graduates make an average of $45,410 annually.

Full Nebraska Wesleyan University Report

#10

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska
$36,308 Average Earnings
$22,689 Avg Student Debt

Hastings College ranked #10 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Hastings accumulate an average of $22,689 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Hastings graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,308 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
$42,000 Average Earnings
$21,937 Avg Student Debt

Wayne State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,937 in student loans. During the early years of their career, WSC graduates make an average of $42,000 annually.

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#12

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska
$34,151 Average Earnings
$13,035 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Northeast Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $13,035 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northeast graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,151 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska
$44,696 Average Earnings
$22,709 Avg Student Debt

Chadron State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #13 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,709 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Chadron State College graduates make an average of $44,696 annually.

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#14

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
$45,838 Average Earnings
$27,319 Avg Student Debt

Midland University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $27,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $295, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Midland U graduates make an average of $45,838 annually.

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#15

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
$40,305 Average Earnings
$30,859 Avg Student Debt

Doane University landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Doane Crete accumulate an average of $30,859 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $269, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Doane Crete graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,305 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Peru State College

Peru, Nebraska
$37,169 Average Earnings
$27,366 Avg Student Debt

Peru State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $27,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Peru State graduates make an average of $37,169 annually.

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#17

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
$45,364 Average Earnings
$24,880 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Nebraska ranked #17 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $24,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Concordia University, Nebraska graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,364 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
$58,962 Average Earnings
$29,084 Avg Student Debt

Union College Nebraska ranked #18 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $29,084 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Union College graduates make an average of $58,962 annually.

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#19

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, Nebraska
$33,959 Average Earnings
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Mid-Plains Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Mid-Plains Community College accumulate an average of $14,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Mid-Plains Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,959 during the early years of their career.

Full Mid-Plains Community College Report

#20

York College

York, Nebraska
$26,695 Average Earnings
$25,735 Avg Student Debt

York College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,735 in student loans. During the early years of their career, York College graduates make an average of $26,695 annually.

Full York College Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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