2023 best colleges in Nebraska

Lincoln Nebraska is home to the main campus of University of Nebraska, the largest of four campuses across the state. There are a small number of private universities scattered across the state as well, though most schools are located next to Nebraska's larger population centers. Nebraska is a member of the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Residents pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition rates for approved programs, and participating private schools knock 10% off tuition.

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#1 in Nebraska | #169 in Economics nationally

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

Economic score: 3.17

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $31,218

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.4 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $63,466

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $4,873

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 78%
Graduation rate: 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Nebraska | #276 in Economics nationally
Economic score: 5.23

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $17,013

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $44,084

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $10,840

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 81%
Graduation rate: 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics in Nebraska?

Years

4.3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics in Nebraska is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.3 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in economics earn in Nebraska?

Salary

$52,894

The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $52,894 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost in Nebraska?

Net cost

$23,182

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $23,182. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.