RN programs in Nebraska
11 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
10 schools offer these RN programs, and Nebraska has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Nebraska, 8 of the 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 11 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 7 programs) and RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 4 programs).
See the 11 programsHow much do RN programs cost in Nebraska?
- Two-year degrees (7 programs)
- $7,238 to $9,072most of them, usually 64 to 70 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (4 programs)
- $69,911 to $93,360all 4 with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 78%
- Working 6 months later
- 86%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $65,600
- Length
- 64 to 112 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Nebraska may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made
All 11 RN programs in Nebraska approved for WIOA funding
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11 programs
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science; National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Licensure
Central Community College
Grand Island
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$82,700Price if you pay yourself$7,1685 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing - Associate of Applied Science; National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Licensure at Central Community CollegeMore details about Nursing - Associate of Applied Science; National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Licensure at Central Community College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $20,666
- Length
- 64 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,500
- Students counted
- 673
- Earned a year, estimated
- $82,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,168
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing - Bachelor of Science (BSN)
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$65,600Price if you pay yourself$82,416Program website, Nursing - Bachelor of Science (BSN) at Bryan College of Health SciencesMore details about Nursing - Bachelor of Science (BSN) at Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,391
- Length
- 128 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,800
- Students counted
- 559
- Earned a year, estimated
- $65,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $82,416
Nursing - ADN - Associate of Applied Science; NCLEX-PN Licensure; NCLEX-RN licensure
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$69,500Price if you pay yourself$20,296School website, Nursing - ADN - Associate of Applied Science; NCLEX-PN Licensure; NCLEX-RN licensure at Iowa Western Community CollegeMore details about Nursing - ADN - Associate of Applied Science; NCLEX-PN Licensure; NCLEX-RN licensure at Iowa Western Community College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,373
- Length
- 88 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,778
- Students counted
- 533
- Earned a year, estimated
- $69,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,296
Nursing (RN) - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$75,400Price if you pay yourself$2,5163 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing (RN) - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Metropolitan Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (RN) - Associate of Applied Science; Licensure at Metropolitan Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,838
- Length
- 31 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,544
- Students counted
- 509
- Earned a year, estimated
- $75,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,516
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,500Price if you pay yourself$93,3603 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing at College of Saint Mary
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,881
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $3,808
- Students counted
- 430
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $93,360
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing - Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN); NCLEX-RN Licensure
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$65,400Price if you pay yourself$8,9287 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing - Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN); NCLEX-RN Licensure at Western Nebraska Community CollegeMore details about Nursing - Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN); NCLEX-RN Licensure at Western Nebraska Community College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,348
- Length
- 75 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,608
- Students counted
- 325
- Earned a year, estimated
- $65,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,928
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Nursing (ADN) - Associate of Applied Science
Southeast Community College
Lincoln
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$64,400Price if you pay yourself$7,98614 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (ADN) - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (ADN) - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,098
- Length
- 64 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,285
- Students counted
- 185
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,986
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Nursing (Registered) - Associate Degree
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,700Price if you pay yourself$7,308More details about Nursing (Registered) - Associate Degree at Mid-Plains Community College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,924
- Length
- 64 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,308
Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,700Price if you pay yourself$9,2163 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) at Northeast Community CollegeMore details about Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) at Northeast Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,670
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,438
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,216
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
LPN to BSN - BSN
Clarkson College
Omaha
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$69,911Program website, LPN to BSN - BSN at Clarkson CollegeMore details about LPN to BSN - BSN at Clarkson College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $69,911
Nursing - BSN
Clarkson College
Omaha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$78,771School website, Nursing - BSN at Clarkson CollegeMore details about Nursing - BSN at Clarkson College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $78,771
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for RN programs in Nebraska
WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Nebraska
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for RN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Nebraska?
The programs Nebraska approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 7 at 7 schools | 11 at 10 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $4,923 to $8,205 | $7,647 to $74,341 |
| Length | 32 to 44 weeks | 64 to 112 weeks |
| Finished the program | 70% | 78% |
| Working 6 months later | 82% | 86% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $38,700 | about $65,600 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 33 people | at least 35 people |
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: RN programs in Nebraska
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 6 of 11
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 9th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 25 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 11 vs 17
State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
RN programs in Omaha, Lincoln, North Platte and other Nebraska cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Nebraska
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Nebraska
- CDL training16 programs
- CNA classes11 programs
- Medical assistant training9 programs
- Phlebotomy training7 programs
- Welding classes28 programs
- HVAC training16 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs7 programs
- EMT classes18 programs
- Electrician training14 programs
- Dental assistant programs10 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training12 programs
- Plumbing school5 programs
- CNC machinist training7 programs
- Carpentry classes3 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training1 program
- Diesel mechanic training11 programs
- Cybersecurity training9 programs
- IT training51 programs
- EKG technician programs3 programs
- Massage therapy school1 program
- Paralegal programs4 programs
- Fire academy2 programs
- Surgical tech programs6 programs
- Radiology tech programs2 programs
- Culinary school8 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training5 programs
- Human resources training2 programs
- Medication aide training9 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training8 programs
- Early childhood education programs17 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training2 programs
- Hospitality management programs2 programs
- Addiction counselor training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses10 programs
- Lineman school4 programs
- Sterile processing technician training4 programs
- Sonography school2 programs
- Data analytics courses6 programs
- Administrative assistant training16 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs2 programs
- Medical lab technician programs5 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses14 programs
- Digital marketing courses3 programs
- Web and graphic design courses8 programs
- Health information technology programs7 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Patient care technician training2 programs
- OTA programs1 program
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs3 programs
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training4 programs
- Mental health technician training5 programs
- Human services programs7 programs
- Manufacturing technician training3 programs
- Electronics technician training6 programs
- Business administration programs18 programs
- Criminal justice programs6 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes9 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training2 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs15 programs
- Dental hygiene programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes22 programs
- Project management certification7 programs
Where the Nebraska RN program numbers come from
Which Nebraska RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN programs Nebraska approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Nebraska offers.
How the prices and results of Nebraska RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Nebraska
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List