2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Nebraska
Looking for the best-value Computer Science degree programs in Nebraska? This list ranks 41 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree analyzed 7 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Computer Science Degree Schools in Nebraska
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College Area to be the best-value Computer Science school 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. Metropolitan Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $38,773 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Request InformationThe strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Community College earned it the #2 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. Median earnings reach $39,429 ten years out. Set against $10,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Central Community College
Request InformationA rank of #3 makes Northeast Community College one of the best values 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, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete their Computer Science program here. Median earnings reach $42,634 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Northeast Community College
Request InformationA rank of #4 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values in Nebraska. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,887. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Request InformationA rank of #5 makes Bellevue University one of the best values in Nebraska. Located in Bellevue, NE, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Typical Computer Science student debt is $27,852. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,289. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt. Get the full Bellevue University report
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska At Omaha offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. 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. University Of Nebraska At Omaha alumni report median earnings of $53,909 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
Request InformationWayne State College landed the #7 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Set in Wayne, NE, Wayne State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. The median Computer Science program debt is $22,974. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Wayne State College
Request InformationChadron State College landed the #8 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Read more about Chadron State College
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska At Kearney ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Request InformationNebraska College Of Technical Agriculture placed #10 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Get the full Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture report
Request InformationConcordia University Seward offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Concordia University Seward report
Request InformationUniversal College Of Healing Arts offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Universal College Of Healing Arts report
Request InformationCollege Of Hair Design Downtown offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full College Of Hair Design Downtown report
Request InformationCreighton University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Creighton University report
Request InformationLittle Priest Tribal College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Little Priest Tribal College
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska Medical Center ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full University Of Nebraska Medical Center profile
Request InformationCollege Of Hair Design East Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about College Of Hair Design East Campus
Request InformationMid Plains Community College landed the #18 spot for value in Nebraska this year. See the full Mid Plains Community College profile
Request InformationWestern Nebraska Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Western Nebraska Community College
Request InformationUnion College Nebraska offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Union College Nebraska
Request InformationXenon International Academy Omaha offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Xenon International Academy Omaha report
Request InformationRicketts Great Books College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Ricketts Great Books College
Request InformationYork College Nebraska landed the #23 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Read the full report on York College Nebraska
Request InformationJosephs College Cosmetology ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read more about Josephs College Cosmetology
Request InformationMidland University landed the #25 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Read the full report on Midland University
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Southeast Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. More on Southeast Community College Area
Request InformationAlegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full Alegent Health School Of Radiologic Technology profile
Request InformationWisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Wisconsin Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner Group Pmts Lincoln
Request InformationDoane College Crete ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full Doane College Crete report
Request InformationBryan College Of Health Sciences came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Bryan College Of Health Sciences report
Request InformationUniversity Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office landed the #31 spot for value in Nebraska this year. See the full University Of Nebraska Central Administration System Office profile
Request InformationPeru State College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Peru State College report
Request InformationMyotherapy Institute placed #33 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Get the full Myotherapy Institute report
Request InformationCollege Of Saint Mary placed #34 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. Read more about College Of Saint Mary
Request InformationNebraska Wesleyan University landed the #35 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Get the full Nebraska Wesleyan University report
Request InformationHastings College
Hastings College landed the #36 spot for value in Nebraska this year. Read more about Hastings College
Request InformationNebraska Indian Community College placed #37 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. See the full Nebraska Indian Community College profile
Request InformationCapitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Capitol School Of Hairstyling And Esthetics
Request InformationNebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health placed #39 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. See the full Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health profile
Request InformationClarkson College
Clarkson College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Clarkson College
Request InformationSummit Christian College placed #41 among the best-value Computer Science schools in Nebraska. More on Summit Christian College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 7 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).