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Omaha Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Omaha

There are at least 16 colleges in Omaha, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 40,293 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 30,601 full-time students, and a reported 3,966 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Nebraska at Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area, 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 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 90 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

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: Accounting, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

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: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Counseling, Engineering Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Omaha Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 75 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 sciences, computer and info science, liberal arts and humanities, criminal justice and police, foodservice management, child care management, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,237 students, 7,801 full-time equivalent.
  • 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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 27 students, 27 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, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist assistant, business, medical records admin.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 711 students, 515 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, medical records tech, business management, secondary teaching, legal assistant, elementary school teaching, English, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 955 students, 772 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 200 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, dentistry, biology, business, physical therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 6,791 students, 6,387 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,021 student capacity.
  • 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, youth ministry, missionary studies, music teaching, middle school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 440 students, 344 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 313 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 405-650. Math: 392-537.
  • 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: registered nursing, surgical tech, health and fitness, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, health care administration, EMT paramedic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 565 students, 475 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 80 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: 165 students, 146 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: 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.
  • Student Body: 81 students, 81 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: physician assistant, registered nursing, physical therapy, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,995 students, 2,746 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, MIS, marketing, computer science, secondary teaching, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 14,093 students, 11,087 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,212 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-620. Math: 490-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. 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 School of Hair Design II Inc
8516 Park Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68127-3622

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 150 students, 145 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 2005.)

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(2000)
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Bellevue Colleges144,3825,929 
Blair Colleges17,512673600

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