Central Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Hastings, NE (2026)
Hastings, Nebraska has 4 accredited schools offering nursing 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 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hastings. Distances are calculated from Hastings city center.
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.
North Central Kansas Technical College
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Cloud County Community College
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Southeast Community College Area
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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) |
Other Hastings-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Grand Island, NE – 22.5 mi away (53,556 pop)
- Kearney, NE – 37.0 mi away (34,065 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 79.3 mi away (22,846 pop)
- Lincoln, NE – 90.9 mi away (280,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Hastings, NE?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hastings. The closest is Central Community College in Grand Island, NE (20.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Community College Area (93.6 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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Data verified: June 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 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.