2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Nebraska
[General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/general-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for general studies students.
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2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Nebraska
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Studies Schools
Northeast Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools in Nebraska. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the general studies program here. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $30,292. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Southeast Community College Area one of the best values for general studies. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. General Studies graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. General Studies graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $31,041 early in their careers. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Students borrow a median of $26,310 to complete the general studies program here. General Studies graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $40,892 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,310 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Omaha admits about 87% of applicants.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. In-state tuition and fees average $8,564, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. Students borrow a median of $20,675 to complete the general studies program here. General Studies graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $29,471 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,675 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Nebraska Indian Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Nebraska Indian Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Macy. Students from in state pay about $4,080 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $31,458 ten years out.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
