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#35 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
20 Colleges
8,857 Yearly Graduations
$44,078 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Nebraska ranked #35 in the nation for graduate degrees with 8,857 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $11,020 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $13,713 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
1,452 Yearly Degrees
$7,751 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNL ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 1,452 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Nebraska - Lincoln

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,138 $17,928
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,613 $1,613
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $341 $996

#2

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,445 Yearly Degrees
$19,096 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Creighton handed out 1,445 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Creighton University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,190 $17,190
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,906 $1,906
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $955 $955

#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,174 Yearly Degrees
$11,730 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Bellevue University handed out 1,174 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bellevue University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,980 $10,980
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $750 $750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $610 $610

#4

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
992 Yearly Degrees
$8,650 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Concordia University, Nebraska handed out 992 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Concordia University, Nebraska

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,650 $8,650
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $480 $480

Public Public vs. Private
962 Yearly Degrees
$7,752 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNOMAHA ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 962 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Nebraska at Omaha

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,138 $14,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,614 $1,614
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $341 $820

Public Public vs. Private
718 Yearly Degrees
$9,789 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNMC ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 718 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Nebraska Medical Center

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,207 $26,379
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $582 $582
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $341 $977

Public Public vs. Private
522 Yearly Degrees
$7,542 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UNK handed out 522 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Nebraska at Kearney

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,216 $13,656
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,326 $1,326
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $259 $569

#8

Doane University

Crete, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
369 Yearly Degrees
$8,586 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Doane Crete handed out 369 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Doane University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,407 $8,407
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $179 $179
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $356 $356

#9

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
253 Yearly Degrees
$5,412 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WSC ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 253 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wayne State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,185 $8,370
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,227 $1,227
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $233 $465

#10

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
153 Yearly Degrees
$14,613 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Midland University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 153 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Midland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,473 $13,473
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,140 $1,140
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $474 $474

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
152 Yearly Degrees
$12,158 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Nebraska Methodist College handed out 152 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,758 $11,758
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $735 $735

#12

Chadron State College

Chadron, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
151 Yearly Degrees
$6,077 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Chadron State College was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 151 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Chadron State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,650 $9,300
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,427 $1,427
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $233 $465

#13

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
122 Yearly Degrees
$12,294 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Clarkson College ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 122 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clarkson College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,294 $12,294
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $683 $683

#14

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
114 Yearly Degrees
$17,638 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Saint Mary ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 114 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for College of Saint Mary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,638 $17,638
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $656 $656

#15

Peru State College

Peru, Nebraska
Public Public vs. Private
110 Yearly Degrees
$9,120 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Peru State handed out 110 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Peru State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,120 $9,120
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $380 $380

#16

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
76 Yearly Degrees
$7,580 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NWU handed out 76 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Nebraska Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,400 $7,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $180 $180
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $440 $440

#17

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
40 Yearly Degrees
$24,823 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bryan College of Health Sciences was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 40 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bryan College of Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,328 $23,328
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,495 $1,495
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $545 $545

#18

Union College Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
29 Yearly Degrees
$31,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Union College ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 29 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Union College Nebraska

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,840 $27,840
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,600 $3,600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,160 $1,160

#19

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
16 Yearly Degrees
$12,460 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Hastings handed out 16 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hastings College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,680 $10,680
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,780 $1,780
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $445 $445

#20

York College

York, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$5,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

York College handed out 7 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for York College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,100 $5,100
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

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