Nebraska's nursing programs produce graduates with earnings ranging from $64,294 to $73,776—demonstrating program outcomes that are $4,320 higher than the national average. Across 8 programs, all housed within private colleges, this concentrated excellence shows why career earnings and program selection align so closely in healthcare careers.
Leading the list is Nebraska Wesleyan University, achieving the highest program earnings at $73,776. The top performers—Nebraska Wesleyan University ($73,776), Creighton University ($71,352), and Midland University ($70,377)—demonstrate how BSN programs in Nebraska consistently deliver strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in nursing degree rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Lincoln, NE | $93,116 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,925 | 79.8% | 66.1% |
| #2 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | Omaha, NE | $84,294 Median Nursing Earnings | $20,472 | 79.8% | 83.4% |
| #3 | Union Adventist UniversityPrivate | Lincoln, NE | $79,420 Median Nursing Earnings | $19,477 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
| #4 | Midland UniversityPrivate | Fremont, NE | $77,272 Median Nursing Earnings | $21,086 | 66.1% | 42.1% |
| #5 | Omaha, NE | $76,879 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,272 | 73.4% | 59.5% | |
| #6 | Omaha, NE | $76,723 Median Nursing Earnings | — | — | — | |
| #7 | Lincoln, NE | $75,490 Median Nursing Earnings | $23,196 | 67.4% | 70.0% | |
| #8 | College Of Saint MaryPrivate | Omaha, NE | $73,801 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,090 | 44.6% | 60.5% |
| #9 | Doane UniversityPrivate | Crete, NE | $61,020 Median Nursing Earnings | $21,129 | 98.0% | 57.1% |
