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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,281 Avg Student Debt
$56,559 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Sciences Badge [Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value social sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Social Sciences Schools

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Our analysis ranked Southeast Community College Area the best value for a degree in social sciences in Nebraska. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $14,935. Social Sciences graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $44,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in social sciences will find it at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,926 in student loans. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $45,798. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nebraska At Omaha admits about 87% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in social sciences will find it at University Of Nebraska At Kearney, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,564 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $22,173. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $46,744. Set against $22,173 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bellevue University earned it the #4 place for social sciences. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $34,734. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $41,475. That is a strong return on a $34,734 median debt.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values for social sciences. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $20,951 to complete the social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $36,479. Set against $20,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best values for social sciences. Set in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $43,572 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,667 to complete the social sciences program here. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $52,199. That is a strong return on a $27,667 median debt. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Creighton University came in at #7 for value in social sciences this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,856. Students borrow a median of $25,584 to complete the social sciences program here. Social Sciences graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $46,829 early in their careers. Set against $25,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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