2027 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Nebraska

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Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE

Our analysis ranked Metropolitan Community College Area the best value for a degree in liberal arts in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Liberal Arts graduates carry a median of $10,214 in student loans. Liberal Arts graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $33,011 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NE

Mid Plains Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Mid Plains Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of North Platte. In-state tuition and fees average $3,600, compared with $4,530 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,817 to complete the liberal arts program here. Early-career liberal arts graduates make about $24,535. That is a strong return on a $8,817 median debt.

3

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE

Students looking for strong value in liberal arts will find it at Western Nebraska Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $4,410. Typical student debt for liberal arts graduates is $14,507. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Set against $14,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Students looking for strong value in liberal arts will find it at Central Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,313 to complete the liberal arts program here. Liberal Arts graduates of Central Community College earn a median of $26,198 early in their careers. Set against $8,313 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

5

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Community College earned it the #5 place for liberal arts. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the liberal arts program here. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $30,292. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE

Southeast Community College Area landed the #6 spot for liberal arts value this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Liberal Arts graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Liberal Arts graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $31,041 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.

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Nebraska Indian Community College
Macy, NE

Nebraska Indian Community College placed #7 among the best values for liberal arts. Nebraska Indian Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Macy. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,080. Median earnings reach $31,458 ten years out.

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Doane College Crete
Crete, NE

Doane College Crete landed the #8 spot for liberal arts value this year. Located in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete the liberal arts program here. Liberal Arts graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of $53,500 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Doane College Crete admits about 98% of applicants.