# Best Biology Colleges in Nebraska

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 15 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-biology-nebraska

## Methodology

Biology programs in Nebraska ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Creighton University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/creighton-university) | Omaha, NE | 82% | $73,911 | $31,568 | $25,000 | 0.34x |
| 2 | [Nebraska Wesleyan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/nebraska-wesleyan-university) | Lincoln, NE | 67% | $56,405 | $18,327 | $26,970 | 0.48x |
| 3 | [Hastings College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hastings-college) | Hastings, NE | 51% | $51,303 | $24,452 | $27,000 | 0.53x |
| 4 | [Peru State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/peru-state-college) | Peru, NE | 38% | $47,071 | $11,632 | $21,875 | 0.46x |
| 5 | [Midland University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/midland-university) | Fremont, NE | 43% | $52,163 | $26,267 | $26,134 | 0.5x |
| 6 | [Wayne State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wayne-state-college) | Wayne, NE | 54% | $47,075 | $15,360 | $19,000 | 0.4x |
| 7 | [Chadron State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chadron-state-college) | Chadron, NE | 44% | $47,002 | $12,549 | $18,875 | 0.4x |
| 8 | [Doane University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/doane-university) | Crete, NE | 56% | $53,316 | $26,364 | $25,000 | 0.47x |
| 9 | [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln) | Lincoln, NE | 66% | $56,887 | $17,747 | $21,000 | 0.37x |
| 10 | [University of Nebraska at Omaha](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha) | Omaha, NE | 47% | $53,909 | $13,441 | $19,000 | 0.35x |
| 11 | [University of Nebraska at Kearney](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney) | Kearney, NE | 59% | $50,105 | $16,242 | $19,500 | 0.39x |
| 12 | [Union Adventist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/union-adventist-university) | Lincoln, NE | 49% | $55,045 | $23,716 | $27,000 | 0.49x |
| 13 | [York University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/york-university) | York, NE | 44% | $44,130 | $20,951 | $21,500 | 0.49x |
| 14 | [Concordia University-Nebraska](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/concordia-university-nebraska) | Seward, NE | 64% | $52,415 | $23,965 | $25,750 | 0.49x |
| 15 | [Bryan College of Health Sciences](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bryan-college-of-health-sciences) | Lincoln, NE | 73% | $70,845 | $26,919 | $24,985 | 0.35x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Biology Colleges in Nebraska." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-biology-nebraska

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.