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2025 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

6 Colleges in Nebraska
225 Associate Degrees
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 225 associate degrees in registered nursing during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Registered Nursing in Nebraska

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Registered Nursing

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Northeast Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Northeast Community College

2
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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Central Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Central Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Grand Island.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Central Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Annual Graduates

Metropolitan Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Metropolitan Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Annual Graduates

Southeast Community College Area is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southeast Community College Area

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

WNCC is a small public college located in the town of Scottsbluff.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Western Nebraska Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Mid-Plains Community College

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 299 2,167
Kansas 275 868
Missouri 210 1,347
Iowa 200 1,152
South Dakota 148 114
North Dakota 144 287

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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

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