2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska
14
Colleges in Nebraska
1,571
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 14 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,571 degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Nebraska
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Nebraska Schools in Registered Nursing
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NE
315
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Creighton University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #105 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.
There were roughly 315 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Creighton University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
449
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Nebraska Medical Center is a good option for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.
There were roughly 449 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NE
138
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 138 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Methodist College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NE
119
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing needs to look into Clarkson College. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 119 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Clarkson College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Clarkson College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NE
92
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Bryan College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lincoln.
There were about 92 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Bryan College of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Bryan College of Health Sciences
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NE
49
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #717 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NWU is a great university overall.
There were about 49 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Nebraska Wesleyan University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NE
55
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 14th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were about 55 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Central Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NE
58
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #608 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MCC is a great college overall.
There were about 58 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NE
71
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #639 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Saint Mary is a great college overall.
There were approximately 71 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Saint Mary in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from College of Saint Mary
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In NE
36
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the remote town of Norfolk. This college ranks 13th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were approximately 36 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Northeast Community College
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