Best Online Nursing Programs in Bellevue, NE (2026)

Bellevue, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $271,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Bellevue

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing 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.

#1

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 7.3 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 46.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,773
Avg net price $4,982/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE 7.5 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $16,590/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE 7.6 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 68.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 8

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Creighton University

Omaha, NE 7.7 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,911
Avg net price $31,568/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 43.2 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 55.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,405
Avg net price $9,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Little Priest Tribal College

Winnebago, NE 79.6 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 21.5
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 14%
Avg net price $9,303/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,400
Out‑of‑state$5,400
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 98.2 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 71.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,634
Avg net price $8,544/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE 128.3 miles from Bellevue BOC Score 59.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,429
Avg net price $7,024/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$84,600Omaha, NE-IA$92,057
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,540Omaha, NE-IA$69,140
Nurse Anesthetist$271,680Omaha, NE-IA$295,626
Nurse Midwife$138,880Omaha, NE-IA$151,121
Nurse Practitioner$133,760Omaha, NE-IA$145,550
Nursing Assistant$40,020Omaha, NE-IA$43,547

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

MetricValueSource
Population64,355Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,343Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Bellevue, NE?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bellevue are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bellevue?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bellevue are: Nurse Anesthetist ($271,680), Nurse Midwife ($138,880), Nurse Practitioner ($133,760). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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: July 23, 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.