Nebraska has supported online education across the entire breadth of grade levels, from inclusive educational projects geared towards students in grades K-12 all the way up through postsecondary education. Created by the Nebraska Department of Education, the Network, Education and Technology Services team (NEaT) has been providing elementary, middle and high schools with the latest technology tools to help students learn since 2007. The NEaT Team also trains teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. Four universities in the state of Nebraska joined together to create the Online Worldwide program in 2010, which offers over 100 online degrees, certificates, minors and programs.
Similar to many other states across the U.S., Nebraska has experienced high enrollment rates recently, with public four-year institutions seeing a 10.2% increase within a time period of five years. Students, however, appear to be the ones shouldering the burden of increased education expenses, as tuition for those attending four-year public institutions has increased by 32.6%, while total state appropriations only increased by 7.7%. Despite the rising cost of higher education, first-year retention rates for the state remain at a high 78.2%, with a graduation rate of 56.8%.
To see how these schools stack up, and for more information on tuition, fees, enrollment and their online courses and programs, check out our extensive database and the Nebraska State Facts page.
Featured Online Programs
34 Colleges in Nebraska
Additional Resources
Official State Links
- Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
- University of Nebraska Board of Regents
- Nebraska Department of Education
College Savings
- Nebraska Educational Savings Trust: The state's 529 plan, like others, is a means for students and families to put away money early in order to pay for higher education down the road. With both federal and state tax benefits, Nebraska's plan allows enrollees to use invested money at a wide range of colleges and universities throughout the country.
- Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Financial Aid: The state agency provides resources to students looking to find financial aid. Listed resources include loans, scholarships and grants.
Education Nonprofits
- Education Quest Foundation: This Nebraska nonprofit provides free college preparation services to students, along with scholarships and grants. Its goal is to help all students in the state, regardless of socioeconomic status, attend a postsecondary institution. Students and parents can set up private appointments with an advisor or attend seminars at the Foundation's several centers.
- Midwestern Higher Education Compact: MHEC serves 12 states, including Nebraska, and aims to increase the number of students able to attend a postsecondary institution. MHEC tries to achieve its goal by way of lobbying for education-friendly legislation and affordability in higher education.
Higher Education News
- Issues in Education: This blog is maintained by the state body in charge of higher education and contains articles related to Nebraska's colleges and universities.
- Education Week Nebraska: This national publication offers the option of filtering news by state, allowing readers to focus on trends and articles related to Nebraskan institutions of higher education.