Top Nursing Schools in Nebraska
This page lists 16 schools in Nebraska that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 7 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 6 associate degree (ADN), 10 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 7 public and 9 private nonprofit. 14 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Omaha (6) and Lincoln (4).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (16)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD-CRNA | ACEN |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Clarkson College | Omaha, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA | ACEN |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha, NE | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, BSN | ACEN |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate, Doctorate-Public Health | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Union Adventist University | Lincoln, NE | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Nebraska
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Nebraska. See online coursework and clinical requirements.