City Rankings
Best Colleges in Lincoln, Nebraska
Top colleges in Lincoln ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $56,517
Top Colleges in Lincoln
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan College of Health Sciences #214 national | $70,845 |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln #396 national | $56,887 |
| 3 | Nebraska Wesleyan University #639 national | $56,405 |
| 4 | Southeast Community College Area #1194 national | $43,405 |
| 5 | Union Adventist University | $55,045 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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