Best Nursing Schools Near Hastings, NE (2026)

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

Hastings, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $20,640 to $32,845 per year for indexed programs. Hastings has a population of about 25,005. Median household income is $61,202 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $246,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Hastings

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

Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE 92.1 miles from Hastings
  • 4 year
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,045
Avg net price $23,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, NE 92.3 miles from Hastings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 67%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,845
Avg net price $26,919/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,640
Out‑of‑state$20,640
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE 92.9 miles from Hastings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,405
Avg net price $18,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Midland University

Fremont, NE 115.0 miles from Hastings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,163
Avg net price $26,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Omaha, NE 130.8 miles from Hastings
  • 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

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE 131.5 miles from Hastings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $16,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE 134.2 miles from Hastings
  • 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

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE 134.3 miles from Hastings
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Hastings

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Registered Nurse $84,730
Licensed Practical Nurse $62,660
Nurse Anesthetist $246,730
Nurse Midwife $138,880
Nurse Practitioner $132,130
Nursing Assistant $40,000

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.

Hastings at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,005 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,202 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Hastings, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hastings. The closest is Central Community College in Grand Island, NE (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryan College of Health Sciences (92.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Nebraska are: Nurse Anesthetist ($246,730), Nurse Midwife ($138,880), Nurse Practitioner ($132,130). Wages for Hastings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Island instead of Hastings?

Grand Island, NE is 22.5 miles from Hastings 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 Hastings an affordable place to study nursing?

Hastings’s median household income of $61,202 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hastings 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 Hastings

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

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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