2027 Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in Nebraska

[Pre-Nursing Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-nursing-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-nursing studies students.
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2027 Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in Nebraska
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pre-nursing studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools
Western Nebraska Community College earned the #1 spot for value among pre-nursing studies schools 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, while out-of-state students pay about $4,410. Typical student debt for pre-nursing studies graduates is $14,507. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in pre-nursing studies will find it at Northeast Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pre-nursing studies graduates is $14,068. Early-career pre-nursing studies graduates make about $32,840. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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