2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Nebraska
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Nebraska? This list ranks 41 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree analyzed 35 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Nebraska
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Metropolitan Community College Area tops our 2026 ranking of the best Computer Science degree schools in Nebraska. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. The median Computer Science program debt is $12,799. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #2 on this year's Computer Science ranking in Nebraska. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Computer Science students take on a median of $22,386 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at Bellevue University earned it the #3 place in Nebraska. Located in Bellevue, NE, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bellevue University graduates 33% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Typical Computer Science student debt is $27,852. Get the full Bellevue University report
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at Central Community College earned it the #4 place in Nebraska. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, with out-of-state students paying around $4,800. Central Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $10,277 in debt. More on Central Community College
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned it the #5 place in Nebraska. Located in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. The median Computer Science program debt is $21,783. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
Request InformationNortheast Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Northeast Community College
Request InformationWayne State College landed the #7 spot in Nebraska this year. Set in Wayne, NE, Wayne State College is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. The median Computer Science program debt is $22,974. Read the full report on Wayne State College
Request InformationMidland University landed the #8 spot in Nebraska this year. Read the full report on Midland University
Request InformationAlegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology landed the #9 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #10 spot in Nebraska this year. More on University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office landed the #11 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office profile
Request InformationYork College Nebraska ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on York College Nebraska
Request InformationDoane College Crete landed the #13 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Doane College Crete report
Request InformationUniversal College Of Healing Arts did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Universal College Of Healing Arts report
Request InformationBryan College Of Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Bryan College Of Health Sciences report
Request InformationConcordia University Seward landed the #16 spot in Nebraska this year. Get the full Concordia University Seward report
Request InformationNebraska Wesleyan University placed #17 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Get the full Nebraska Wesleyan University report
Request InformationJosephs College Cosmetology placed #18 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Read more about Josephs College Cosmetology
Request InformationPeru State College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Peru State College report
Request InformationRicketts Great Books College placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Read more about Ricketts Great Books College
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Nebraska Medical Center profile
Request InformationWestern Nebraska Community College landed the #22 spot in Nebraska this year. More on Western Nebraska Community College
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Clarkson College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Clarkson College
Request InformationCapitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics
Request InformationMid Plains Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Mid Plains Community College profile
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Nebraska Indian Community College landed the #26 spot in Nebraska this year. See the full Nebraska Indian Community College profile
Request InformationCollege Of Hair Design East Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about College Of Hair Design East Campus
Request InformationLittle Priest Tribal College placed #28 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Read the full report on Little Priest Tribal College
Request InformationCollege Of Hair Design Downtown came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full College Of Hair Design Downtown report
Request InformationHastings College
Hastings College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hastings College
Request InformationCollege Of Saint Mary landed the #31 spot in Nebraska this year. Read more about College Of Saint Mary
Request InformationSoutheast Community College Area did well this year, earning the #32 position. More on Southeast Community College Area
Request InformationChadron State College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Chadron State College
Request InformationXenon International Academy Omaha ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Xenon International Academy Omaha report
Request InformationNebraska College Of Technical Agriculture placed #35 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Get the full Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture report
Request InformationMyotherapy Institute ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Myotherapy Institute report
Request InformationSummit Christian College placed #37 among Computer Science schools in Nebraska. More on Summit Christian College
Request InformationWisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln landed the #38 spot in Nebraska this year. Read more about Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln
Request InformationNebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health profile
Request InformationUnion College Nebraska ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Union College Nebraska
Request InformationCreighton University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Creighton University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).