Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Green Bay, WI & Lincoln, NE
When students choose between Bryan College Of Health Sciences and Bellin College, they're comparing two specialized health science institutions with different financial profiles. Both schools focus exclusively on nursing and allied health programs, but Bryan operates from Lincoln, Nebraska while Bellin serves Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The core question centers on whether Bellin's higher earnings outcomes justify its modestly higher costs for health science careers.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$18,000
federal loans
$24,985
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$18,000
borrowed by parents
$29,929
borrowed by parents
Both schools are health-focused institutions with similar program concentrations. Bryan College graduates 97 students annually in Registered Nursing programs and 19 in Allied Health Diagnostic fields.
Bellin College produces 123 nursing graduates and 20 in allied health diagnostics. This program similarity means career paths align closely between institutions.
The difference lies in regional job markets — Bellin feeds into Wisconsin's healthcare system while Bryan serves Nebraska and surrounding states.
For students prioritizing long-term financial outcomes in health sciences, Bellin College offers the stronger value proposition despite modestly higher costs. The combination of $5,377 higher median earnings and dramatically lower debt levels ($36,914 less) creates superior financial positioning for graduates.
Bryan College serves students well who prefer Nebraska's healthcare market and can manage higher debt loads, particularly those from demographics predicted to earn less. The data points to Bellin as the stronger financial choice, but the right decision depends on geographic preferences, debt tolerance, and specific program interests within nursing and allied health fields.
Both schools prepare students effectively for healthcare careers.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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