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Best Colleges for Education in Nebraska

The best colleges for a Education degree in Nebraska, led by Creighton University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Midland University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Nebraska?

Based on our rankings, Creighton University is the top-ranked college for Education in Nebraska. Other top choices include University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Midland University, Doane University.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Creighton University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Midland University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $28,232 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $53,125 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Creighton University — Omaha, NE · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,321 · $48,856 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Lincoln, NE · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,191 · $28,584 tuition · 67% grad rate
  3. 3. Midland University — Fremont, NE · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,086 · $42,050 tuition · 42% grad rate
  4. 4. Doane University — Crete, NE · 98% acceptance · $43,985 tuition · 57% grad rate
  5. 5. Concordia University-Nebraska — Seward, NE · 85.7% acceptance · $40,640 tuition · 65% grad rate
  6. 6. Hastings College — Hastings, NE · 71.7% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $37,770 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Nebraska at Kearney — Kearney, NE · 89.5% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $15,284 tuition · 58% grad rate
  8. 8. Wayne State College — Wayne, NE · $8,216 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Chadron State College — Chadron, NE · $8,290 tuition · 44% grad rate
  10. 10. Peru State College — Peru, NE · $8,640 tuition · 38% grad rate

Best Colleges for Education in Nebraska on PickACampus