Registered Nurse Programs in Nebraska: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Nebraska schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,451 students: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Nebraska · CIP 51.3801
15 schools in Nebraska graduated 1,451 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (9), associate (6), master's (2), doctorate (1).
The largest program is University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha with 359 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 15 Nebraska schools
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Largest programs in Nebraska
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 359 |
| 2 | Creighton University | Omaha | 280 |
| 3 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha | 197 |
| 4 | Clarkson College | Omaha | 147 |
| 5 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln | 80 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Nebraska by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha · 6 schools | ||||
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Public | bachelor's, master's | 359 | Website ↗ |
| Creighton University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, doctorate | 280 | Website ↗ |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 197 | Website ↗ |
| Clarkson College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 147 | Website ↗ |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Public | associate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| College of Saint Mary | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Lincoln · 4 schools | ||||
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 80 | Website ↗ |
| Southeast Community College Area | Public | associate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Union Adventist University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Fremont · 1 school | ||||
| Midland University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Island · 1 school | ||||
| Central Community College | Public | associate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Norfolk · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Community College | Public | associate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| North Platte · 1 school | ||||
| Mid-Plains Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Scottsbluff · 1 school | ||||
| Western Nebraska Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | 1,451 | this page |
| Missouri | 54 | 4,123 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kansas | 37 | 2,050 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Iowa | 35 | 2,443 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Colorado | 28 | 3,078 | Programs in Colorado → |
| South Dakota | 11 | 786 | Programs in South Dakota → |
| Wyoming | 8 | 423 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Nebraska
- How many RN programs are in Nebraska?
- 15 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,451 students.
- Which Nebraska program is the largest?
- University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, with 359 graduates in 2024, followed by Creighton University in Omaha (280).
- Are Nebraska programs mostly public?
- 7 public, 8 private nonprofit of the 15 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Nebraska?
- Typical RN pay in Nebraska is $84,730 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.