2026 Best Value History Schools in Nebraska
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value History Schools
Leading the list is University Of Nebraska At Omaha, our #1 best value for history in Nebraska. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. History graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. History graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $36,401 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nebraska At Kearney earned it the #2 place for history. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,564, while out-of-state students pay about $16,484. History graduates carry a median of $18,250 in student loans. History graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $39,340 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values for history. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $33,013. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $61,548. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Creighton University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,856. History graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $64,369. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[History](/majors/history/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education at a price that pays off.
