Best Journalism Schools Near Fremont, NE (2026)

Fremont, Nebraska has 6 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $5,186 to $48,856 per year for indexed programs. Fremont has a population of about 27,321. Median household income is $67,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $61,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Journalism Schools to Fremont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Fremont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fremont 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 Fremont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

Creighton University

Omaha, NE 30.6 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,911
Avg net price $31,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 44.5 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Doane University

Crete, NE 61.5 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE 145.1 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,105
Avg net price $16,242/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Journalism Wages Near Fremont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$40,420
Editor$46,320
Public Relations Specialist$61,780

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.


Fremont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,321Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Fremont, NE?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Fremont. The closest is University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, NE (27.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Briar Cliff University (75.0 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Nebraska are: Public Relations Specialist ($61,780), Editor ($46,320), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($40,420). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Omaha instead of Fremont?

Omaha, NE is 26.1 miles from Fremont and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fremont an affordable place to study journalism?

Fremont’s median household income of $67,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont 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 Fremont

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

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.