Best Social Work Schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 4 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 103 recent graduates. Graduates in Nebraska earn $33,831 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NE

$33,831

NE Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Nebraska

Public Schools (2)

$33,483

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$34,526

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,043 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Social Work Schools in Nebraska, Ranked by Earnings

Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.3%

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public

$34,575

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,612

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 85.8%

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public

$32,391

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,715

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 86.9%

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE · Private

$34,526

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,757

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 83.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Nebraska?

Creighton University ranks #1 for Social Work in Nebraska with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Nebraska?

Social Work graduates in Nebraska earn an average of $33,831 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Nebraska?

Creighton University is the most selective Social Work program in Nebraska with an acceptance rate of 72.3%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 82.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $34,526 vs $33,483 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Nebraska

Computer Engineering $72,325 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,339 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $64,493 Civil Engineering $59,726 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,534 Economics $55,286 Homeland Security $55,132 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $53,632

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.