Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Lincoln, NE & Omaha, NE
When students choose between Bryan College of Health Sciences and Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health, they're comparing two specialized healthcare institutions within Nebraska. Both schools focus exclusively on nursing and allied health programs, feeding graduates into the same regional healthcare job market.
The core question centers on whether Bryan's higher cost delivers proportional value in career outcomes.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$24,985
federal loans
$23,417
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$29,929
borrowed by parents
$19,948
borrowed by parents
Both institutions are health-focused, with nursing as the dominant program. Bryan graduates 97 students annually in Registered Nursing programs plus 19 in Allied Health Diagnostic fields.
Nebraska Methodist is larger, graduating 170 nursing students and 23 in allied health diagnostics annually. Both offer similar program concentrations including nursing administration, clinical nursing, and various allied health specialties.
The program overlap means graduates compete for similar positions in Nebraska's healthcare market.
For students prioritizing financial value in healthcare education, Nebraska Methodist delivers comparable career preparation at $6,410/year less than Bryan. Bryan offers modest earnings advantages and higher graduation rates, making it worthwhile for students who can manage the extra cost without excessive borrowing.
The data points to Nebraska Methodist as the stronger financial value — the earnings gap doesn't justify the price gap for most families. Both schools prepare graduates for the same healthcare job market, so the choice often comes down to location preference (Lincoln vs Omaha), campus culture, and individual financial capacity rather than dramatic outcome differences.
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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