Omaha Colleges

Omaha Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Omaha

There are at least 17 colleges in Omaha, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 42,557 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 32,272 full-time students, and a reported 4,427 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Metropolitan Community College Area, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Creighton University and University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Nebraska Colleges.

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Omaha is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Omaha.

Omaha QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ITT Technical Institute
Omaha, Nebraska

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

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Kaplan University
Omaha, Nebraska

Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

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Vatterott College
Omaha, Nebraska

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

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Omaha Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Capitol School of Hairstyling
2819 S 125 Ave Suite 268
Omaha, Nebraska 68144

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, teacher education and development.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 98 students, 84 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Metropolitan Community College Area
30 & Fort Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68111-1610

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and safety, computer and info science, registered nursing, lineworker.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 14,804 students, 8,714 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 64 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology
7500 Mercy Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68124

Programs: radiographer.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 23 students, 23 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Clarkson College
101 S 42nd St
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2739

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, radiation therapist, physical therapist assistant, business, medical records admin, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 788 students, 587 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 140 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

College of Saint Mary
7000 Mercy Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, legal assistant, general studies, medical records tech, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, occupational therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 973 students, 821 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 250 student capacity.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, pharmacy, law, medicine, biology, dentistry, finance, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 6,992 students, 6,563 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,385 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-640. Math: 550-660. Writing: 520-640.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Grace University
1311 S 9th St
Omaha, Nebraska 68108-3629

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: bible studies, counseling psychology, business management, elementary school teaching, general studies, registered nursing, secondary teaching, missionary studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 431 students, 367 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 306 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, surgical tech, radiographer, health and fitness, medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, health care administration, respiratory care tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 592 students, 503 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 70 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Omaha School of Massage Therapy
9748 Park Dr
Omaha, Nebraska 68127

Programs: massage therapy, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 122 students, 109 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

The Creative Center
10850 Emmet St
Omaha, Nebraska 68164

Programs: commercial art.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 107 students, 105 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Universal College of Healing Arts
8702 North 30th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68112-1810

Programs: massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 100 students, 100 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Nebraska Medical Center
987815 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-7815

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistant, physical therapy, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 3,128 students, 2,857 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge St
Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0225

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, criminal justice and safety, business management, secondary teaching, MIS, psychology, biology, marketing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 14,156 students, 11,200 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,212 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 405-560. Math: 385-525.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Xenon International Academy II Inc
8516 Park Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68127-3622

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 243 students, 239 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bellevue Colleges	1	44,382	7,792
Blair Colleges	1	7,512	634	544
Papillion Colleges	1	16,363	101	168

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