Best Engineering Schools Near Bellevue, NE (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bellevue, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Bellevue has a population of about 64,355. Median household income is $87,343 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Aerospace Engineer at a median $171,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Bellevue

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Bellevue, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bellevue 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 Bellevue. 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

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 10.9 miles from Bellevue
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,773
Avg net price $4,982/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 41.9 miles from Bellevue
  • 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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#3

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 46.2 miles from Bellevue
  • 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

#4

Doane University

Crete, NE 64.5 miles from Bellevue
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,316
Avg net price $26,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 93.5 miles from Bellevue
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,075
Avg net price $15,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 97.6 miles from Bellevue
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,634
Avg net price $8,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE 128.3 miles from Bellevue
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,429
Avg net price $7,024/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE 401.7 miles from Bellevue
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,729
Avg net price $5,474/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near Bellevue

Bellevue is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer $102,020 Omaha, NE-IA $111,012
Electrical Engineer $103,360 Omaha, NE-IA $112,470
Mechanical Engineer $93,180 Omaha, NE-IA $101,393
Chemical Engineer $98,480 Omaha, NE-IA $107,160
Aerospace Engineer $171,380 Omaha, NE-IA $186,485
Biomedical Engineer $83,890 NE statewide $91,284
Environmental Engineer $119,260 Omaha, NE-IA $129,771
Architectural and Engineering Manager $148,930 Omaha, NE-IA $162,057

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.

Bellevue at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 64,355 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,343 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Sarpy County 736 workers, 70 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Bellevue, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Bellevue. The closest is Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Doane University (64.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Bellevue?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Bellevue are: Aerospace Engineer ($171,380), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($148,930), Environmental Engineer ($119,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Council Bluffs instead of Bellevue?

Council Bluffs, IA is 7.2 miles from Bellevue and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bellevue an affordable place to study engineering?

Bellevue’s median household income of $87,343 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bellevue 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 Bellevue

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bellevue:

Data verified: September 6, 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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