2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Nebraska

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Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE

Leading the list is Western Nebraska Community College, our #1 best value for secondary education in Nebraska. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $4,410 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete the secondary education program here. Secondary Education graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,507 median debt.

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Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Community College earned it the #2 place for secondary education. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $11,799. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $24,710. That is a strong return on a $11,799 median debt.

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $47,123. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Omaha admits about 87% of applicants.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great value for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,128 to complete the secondary education program here. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $44,011. Set against $23,128 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.

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Concordia University Seward
Seward, NE

A rank of #5 makes Concordia University Seward one of the best values for secondary education. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. In-state tuition and fees average $40,640. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $47,667. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Creighton University placed #6 among the best values for secondary education. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,856. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $64,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.