2026 Best Teaching Schools in Nebraska
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Nebraska? This list ranks 41 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 35 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Nebraska
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Northeast Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Teaching degree schools in Nebraska. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Northeast Community College Teaching students take on a median of $11,937 in debt. Read the full report on Northeast Community College
The strong Teaching programs at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #2 place in Nebraska. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. The median Teaching program debt is $22,386. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
The strong Teaching programs at Creighton University earned it the #3 place in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Omaha, NE. Creighton University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,856. The median Teaching program debt is $25,831. Read more about Creighton University
Chadron State College came in at #4 on this year's Teaching ranking in Nebraska. Chadron State College is a public school based in Chadron, NE. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,294. Chadron State College Teaching students take on a median of $22,912 in debt. Read more about Chadron State College
The strong Teaching programs at Midland University earned it the #5 place in Nebraska. Based in Fremont, NE, Midland University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees average $42,050. Graduates carry a median of $27,536 in student loans. Read more about Midland University
Wayne State College placed #6 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. Set in Wayne, NE, Wayne State College is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,171 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,974 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Wayne State College
Hastings College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Hastings College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hastings, NE. Hastings College posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. Students from in state pay about $37,770 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans. See the full Hastings College profile
Doane College Crete did well this year, earning the #8 position. Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit school based in Crete, NE. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $41,985 in tuition and fees. Doane College Crete Teaching students take on a median of $28,802 in debt. More on Doane College Crete
University Of Nebraska At Omaha did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. The median Teaching program debt is $21,783. More on University Of Nebraska At Omaha
University Of Nebraska At Kearney did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Kearney, NE, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,564, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. The median Teaching program debt is $22,173. Read more about University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Concordia University Seward ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,640. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,726. See the full Concordia University Seward profile
Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #12 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $43,572. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,667. More on Nebraska Wesleyan University
College Of Saint Mary came in at #13 in this year's ranking. College Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit school based in Omaha, NE. College Of Saint Mary graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $24,510. Graduates carry a median of $25,539 in student loans. Read more about College Of Saint Mary
Peru State College landed the #14 spot in Nebraska this year. Peru State College is a public school based in Peru, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,254. Read more about Peru State College
College Of Hair Design Downtown placed #15 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. Get the full College Of Hair Design Downtown report
Southeast Community College Area placed #16 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Little Priest Tribal College placed #17 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. More on Little Priest Tribal College
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #18 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln landed the #19 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln profile
Nebraska Indian Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Nebraska Indian Community College
Summit Christian College landed the #21 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Summit Christian College report
Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology placed #22 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. See the full Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology profile
Central Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Central Community College
Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health placed #25 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. More on Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Rest of the Top 15% Best Teaching Degree Schools in Nebraska
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Universal College Of Healing Arts did well this year, earning the #26 position. More on Universal College Of Healing Arts
Bryan College Of Health Sciences landed the #27 spot in Nebraska this year. More on Bryan College Of Health Sciences
University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office profile
Union College Nebraska landed the #29 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Union College Nebraska profile
University Of Nebraska Medical Center ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Josephs College Cosmetology placed #31 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. More on Josephs College Cosmetology
Mid Plains Community College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on Mid Plains Community College
Western Nebraska Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Western Nebraska Community College
Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics placed #34 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. Read more about Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics
York College Nebraska did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on York College Nebraska
Xenon International Academy Omaha ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Xenon International Academy Omaha
College Of Hair Design East Campus ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on College Of Hair Design East Campus
Bellevue University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bellevue University report
Clarkson College
Clarkson College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Clarkson College
Myotherapy Institute came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Myotherapy Institute profile
Ricketts Great Books College placed #41 among Teaching schools in Nebraska. Get the full Ricketts Great Books College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 35 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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