3 Best Universities in Nebraska

University of Nebraska at Omaha tops our list of 3 universities in Nebraska on research impact (768,803 citations). It is followed by University of Nebraska at Kearney (#653 in United States) and Wayne State College (#755 in United States). The universities on this list offer 57 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

#389 in United States Omaha, Nebraska, United States

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 23,206/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

11,488Students

—International

Admissions open

#389 in United States · by research impact

768,803 citations · h-index 294

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2Top pick

#653 in United States Kearney, Nebraska, United States

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 15,284/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

4,088Students

—International

Admissions open

#653 in United States · by research impact

148,109 citations · h-index 146

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3Top pick

#755 in United States Wayne, Nebraska, United States

Wayne State College

Public University · 57 courses

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USD 8,216/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,010Students

—International

Admissions open

#755 in United States · by research impact

100,161 citations · h-index 134

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Nebraska at Omaha has the largest research record in this group, with 768,803 citations and an h-index of 294.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Nebraska (3) account for the most of those we can place. University of Nebraska at Omaha is the largest, with 11,488 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (10), Business & Management (8), Media & Communication (7) and Social Sciences & Psychology (5). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Wayne State College offers the widest choice, with 57 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Wayne State College is the least expensive at USD 8,216 a year and University of Nebraska at Omaha the most at USD 23,206; the middle of the range is about USD 15,284. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Nebraska?

University of Nebraska at Omaha (#389 in United States), University of Nebraska at Kearney (#653 in United States) and Wayne State College (#755 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Nebraska?

Of those with published fees, Wayne State College is the least expensive at about USD 8,216 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Nebraska are public?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Nebraska?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do courses start in Nebraska?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Nebraska?

Wayne State College, with 57.

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