Best Colleges in Nebraska

Analysis of Alumni Earnings, Student Services, Overall Quality Used to Rank Top Schools

SAN FRANCISCO (PR WEB) April 10, 2017 – LearnHowToBecome.org, a leading resource provider for higher education and career information, has released its ranking of Nebraska's best colleges for 2017. Of the 20 four-year schools included on the list, Creighton University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Doane College Crete and Hastings College were the top five schools. Of the 9 two-year schools included in the ranking, Western Nebraska Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Northeast Community College and Southeast Community College were the top five. A full list of schools is included below.

“A strong educational foundation can open a lot of doors when it comes to starting a new career,” said Wes Ricketts, senior vice president of LearnHowToBecome.org. “These Nebraska colleges and universities have distinguished themselves by providing excellent service to student through quality degree programs and career resources.”

To be included on the “Best Colleges in Nebraska” list, schools must be regionally accredited, not-for-profit institutions. Each college is also analyzed based on additional metrics including program offerings, employment services, academic counseling, opportunities for financial aid, graduation rates and student/teacher ratios.

Complete details on each college, their individual scores and the data and methodology used to determine the LearnHowToBecome.org “Best Colleges in Nebraska” list, visit https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/nebraska/

• Bellevue University
• Chadron State College
• Clarkson College
• College of Saint Mary
• Concordia University-Nebraska
• Creighton University
• Doane College-Crete
• Grace University
• Hastings College
• Midland University
• Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Peru State College
• Union College
• University of Nebraska at Kearney
• University of Nebraska at Omaha
• University of Nebraska Medical Center
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Wayne State College
• York College

The Best Two-Year Colleges in Nebraska for 2017 include:

• Central Community College
• Little Priest Tribal College
• Metropolitan Community College
• Mid-Plains Community College
• Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
• Nebraska Indian Community College
• Northeast Community College
• Southeast Community College
• Western Nebraska Community College

LearnHowToBecome.org was founded in 2013 to provide data and expert driven information about employment opportunities and the education needed to land the perfect career. Our materials cover a wide range of professions, industries and degree programs, and are designed for people who want to choose, change or advance their careers. We also provide helpful resources and guides that address social issues, financial aid and other special interest in higher education. Information from LearnHowtoBecome.org has proudly been featured by more than 700 educational institutions.

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