Best Healthcare Administration Schools Near Columbus, NE

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

Columbus, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Columbus has a population of about 24,188. Median household income is $67,212 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $107,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Columbus

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

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE 38.6 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,415
Avg net price $23,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 42.4 miles from Columbus
  • 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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#3

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 58.1 miles from Columbus
  • 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

#4

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE 65.0 miles from Columbus
  • 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

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#5

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Omaha, NE 68.8 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,071
Avg net price $21,863/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE 72.7 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $19,241/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,104
Out‑of‑state$16,104
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE 72.7 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
94.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,833
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 73.0 miles from Columbus
  • 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

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Columbus

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $107,700
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar $49,520
Administrative Services Manager $105,720
Compliance Officer $73,920
Medical Records Specialist $51,670
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $46,100

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.

Columbus at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,188 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,212 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Platte County 2,017 workers, 104 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Columbus, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Columbus. The closest is Concordia University-Nebraska in Seward, NE (38.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (68.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Nebraska are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($107,700), Administrative Services Manager ($105,720), Compliance Officer ($73,920). Wages for Columbus workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norfolk instead of Columbus?

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

Is Columbus an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Columbus’s median household income of $67,212 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Columbus 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 Columbus

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

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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