2023 Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Nebraska to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Bellevue University the most popular school in Nebraska for business students working on their degree. Bellevue, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,933 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Bellevue University accumulate an average of $29,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bellevue University graduates make an average of $54,053 annually. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 26 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large public school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 1,744 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,763 in loans while pursuing 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.After graduating from UNL, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,380 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for business students. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 676 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,325 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $518 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Creighton graduates make an average of $58,756 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
The programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Nebraska. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large public school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 630 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,890 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you 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. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska list. Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 624 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #6, Wayne State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Wayne, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 238 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from WSC accumulate an average of $21,937 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WSC graduates make an average of $42,000 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Metropolitan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. Metropolitan Community College is a fairly large public school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 210 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,886 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,258 during the early year of their career. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and it awarded 204 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UNK accumulate an average of $22,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $153 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNK, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,814 during the early years of their career. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 195 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Southeast Community College accumulate an average of $17,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $150 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Southeast Community College graduates make an average of $38,034 annually. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Doane University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Doane Crete is located in Crete, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 182 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Doane Crete accumulate an average of $30,859 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 $269. 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. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Chadron State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in Chadron, Nebraska, the small public school handed out 139 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $22,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Chadron State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,696 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
With a ranking of #12, Peru State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. This small public school is located in Peru, Nebraska, and it awarded 118 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Peru State accumulate an average of $27,366 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Peru State graduates make an average of $37,169 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Northeast Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Northeast is a medium-sized public school situated in Norfolk, Nebraska. It awarded 115 degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 105 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,239 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $534 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,410 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Midland University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fremont, Nebraska. It awarded 78 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Midland U accumulate an average of $27,319 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $295 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Midland U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,838 during the early years of their career. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
Concordia University, Nebraska did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Seward, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 74 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,880 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Concordia University, Nebraska graduates make an average of $45,364 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Hastings College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $22,689 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Hastings graduates make an average of $36,308 annually. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #18, Mid-Plains Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Mid-Plains Community College is located in North Platte, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Mid-Plains Community College accumulate an average of $14,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Mid-Plains Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,959 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
With a ranking of #19, York College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. York College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in York, Nebraska that handed out 31 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, York College graduates make an average of $26,695 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
With a ranking of #20, Western Nebraska Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the small public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $16,872 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Union College Nebraska did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Union College accumulate an average of $29,084 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Union College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,962 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
College of Saint Mary ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska list. Saint Mary is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $20,105 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $306, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Saint Mary, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,946 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Clarkson College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Clarkson College accumulate an average of $30,558 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Clarkson College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $71,813 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is a public institution located in Curtis, Nebraska. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,178 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture graduates make an average of $29,611 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
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Little Priest Tribal College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Nebraska ranking. Little Priest Tribal College is located in Winnebago, Nebraska and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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