College of Saint Mary
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Omaha, NE (2026)
Omaha, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed programs. Omaha has a population of about 488,197. Median household income is $72,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.3% 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 Omaha
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Omaha. Distances are calculated from Omaha 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 Omaha. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clarkson College
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Online programsYes
Creighton University
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Online programsYes
Metropolitan Community College Area
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Online programsYes
Iowa Western Community College
Published tuition$6,780 - $18,102
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Omaha
Omaha 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | Omaha, NE-IA | $92,057 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,540 | Omaha, NE-IA | $69,140 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $271,680 | Omaha, NE-IA | $295,626 |
| Nurse Midwife | $138,880 | Omaha, NE-IA | $151,121 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,760 | Omaha, NE-IA | $145,550 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,020 | Omaha, 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.
Omaha at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 488,197 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,708 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Douglas County | 26,103 workers, 179 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Omaha-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Bellevue, NE – 9.5 mi away (53,505 pop)
- Council Bluffs, IA – 10.2 mi away (62,524 pop)
- Fremont, NE – 26.1 mi away (27,598 pop)
- Lincoln, NE – 45.6 mi away (280,741 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 69.0 mi away (22,846 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Omaha, NE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Omaha. The closest is College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa Western Community College (13.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Omaha?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Omaha 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 Bellevue instead of Omaha?
Bellevue, NE is 9.5 miles from Omaha 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 Omaha an affordable place to study nursing?
Omaha’s median household income of $72,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Omaha 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.