Best Degree Completion Programs in Nebraska 2027

Why it ranks #1: Its graduates in this field earn a median $84,019 a year (the highest on this list) and 95% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Bellevue University's accelerated project management completion program is set up for adults who already have 60 transfer credits or an associate degree. The degree totals 127 credits and standard online tuition is $459 per credit. An official transcript evaluation shows how your earlier credits meet the degree requirements, so you know where you stand before you commit.

Why it ranks #2: Its online rate is $303 per credit for Nebraska residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and it accepts up to 90 transfer credits (higher than 2 other colleges on this list).

The University of Nebraska at Omaha runs BMS FINISH, a completion option for adults who already hold substantial college credit, especially an applied associate degree. Up to 90 credit hours can come from transfer coursework and prior learning, and at least 30 upper-division hours are completed at UNO. Online rates in the College of Public Affairs list $303 per credit for Nebraska residents.

Why it ranks #3: Its online rate is $303 per credit for Nebraska residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and 17% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 1 other college on this list).

University of Nebraska at Kearney lets you finish with a Bachelor of General Studies, applying through its regular transfer admission process with your earlier college transcripts. The degree requires 120 credits. Before you apply, the one-stop Transfer Nebraska site lists which courses move from one school to another, which is a quick way to see what you can bring.

Why it ranks #4: Its online rate is $338 per credit for Nebraska residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list) and 29% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 3 other colleges on this list).

Peru State's Bachelor of Applied Science in Management is an accelerated completion program for people with a technical associate degree or some college, plus life experience documented in a portfolio. Up to 90 semester hours can transfer in, and online courses run four or eight weeks with several start dates. Online tuition is $337.70 per credit hour.

Why it ranks #5: Its online rate is $338 per credit for Nebraska residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list) and 46% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

Chadron State College built its Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Occupations for people with an AS, AAS or AOS degree, so you lose little or no earned credit. Up to 66 semester hours from two-year colleges count toward the 120-credit degree, and online courses come in 4-week, 8-week and 16-week formats. The 2026-2027 online rate is $337.70 per credit hour, all inclusive.

Why it ranks #6: Its online rate is $338 per credit for Nebraska residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list) and 54% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

At Wayne State College, the online business management degree costs $337.70 per credit hour for residents and nonresidents alike. You can bring up to 66 credit hours from community colleges, and a prior learning portfolio can earn up to 18 credits for work, military or certification experience. Nebraskans who left Wayne State years ago can also look into ReEngage Nebraska.

Why it ranks #7: Its graduates earn a median $77,689 a year (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and it accepts up to 94 transfer credits (the highest on this list).

Southwestern College counts transfer, military and corporate training, and credit by exam toward up to 94 credit hours of its 124-credit Bachelor of General Studies. It's taught completely online for working adults in six-week sessions with eight starts a year. Tuition is $354 per credit hour for civilian students and $250 for military students (2026-27), and entry takes a high school diploma or GED and a 2.0 GPA.

Why it ranks #8: 63% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $276 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 8 other colleges on this list).

Fort Hays State's Bachelor of General Studies is built around the credits you already have. The degree needs 120 credits, including 45 upper-division credits and 30 from FHSU, plus an approved 21-credit area of concentration. At least 80 credits must come from designated liberal arts and sciences disciplines, so look at how your earlier courses sort before you apply.

Why it ranks #9: 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $385 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 1 other college on this list).

Colorado State University Global runs its organizational leadership bachelor's in asynchronous eight-week online courses with monthly starts, so you rarely wait long to begin. Tuition is $385 per credit across 120 total credits. If you're comparing schools on pace and price, those are the two numbers to put side by side with your local options.

Why it ranks #10: 67% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $275 per credit for out-of-state students (the lowest on this list).

Central Methodist University's online sports management degree costs $275 per credit hour for 2026-27. At least 30 of the 120 credit hours must be completed there, so up to 90 can transfer, and CMU reviews coursework and associate degrees from other accredited colleges. Study includes sport marketing and events, human resources, and sport psychology, with internship opportunities.