Best Child Development Schools Near Norfolk, NE (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norfolk, Nebraska has 2 accredited schools offering child development programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning child development-related role is Special Education Teachers, Preschool at a median $62,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Child Development Schools to Norfolk

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Norfolk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norfolk city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Norfolk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 92.0 miles from Norfolk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,887
Avg net price $17,747/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 94.3 miles from Norfolk
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,405
Avg net price $9,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Child Development Wages Near Norfolk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $47,040
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $56,160
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,770
Childcare Workers $30,740
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $62,760
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $62,200
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,170

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Norfolk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,962 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,175 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited child development schools are near Norfolk, NE?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering child development programs near Norfolk. The closest is University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE (92.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Community College Area (94.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying child development roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles in Nebraska are: Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($62,760), Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education ($62,200), Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare ($56,160). Wages for Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?

Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norfolk an affordable place to study child development?

Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Norfolk

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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