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2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Nebraska

10 Colleges in the United States
1,468 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,817 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Nebraska

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal arts general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 327 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $40,892. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $26,310 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public institution. Central Community College awarded about 153 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Central Community College earn a median of $26,198 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,313. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Central Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Metropolitan Community College Area one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 524 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $33,011. Typical student debt for the program is $10,214. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Metropolitan Community College Area

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies, ranking #4. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 47 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $29,471. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates carry a median of $20,675 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Doane College Crete, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Crete. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Doane College Crete awarded about 16 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Doane College Crete generally make around $53,500. Doane College Crete graduates carry a median of $28,802 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Doane College Crete

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Southeast Community College Area earned the #6 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 119 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $31,041. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Southeast Community College Area

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Western Nebraska Community College placed #7 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public university. Western Nebraska Community College awarded about 27 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Western Nebraska Community College

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Northeast Community College came in at #8 for liberal arts general studies this year. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. There were roughly 56 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $30,292 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Northeast Community College

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Mid Plains Community College placed #9 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of North Platte. There were roughly 177 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mid Plains Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Mid Plains Community College generally make around $24,535. Mid Plains Community College graduates carry a median of $8,817 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Mid Plains Community College

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Nebraska Indian Community College landed the #10 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Macy. There were roughly 22 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Indian Community College in the most recent data year. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Nebraska Indian Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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