Ranking

Best Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Colleges in Nebraska 2026

Metropolitan Community College Area leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 19.46 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.

7 Nebraska colleges offering Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 7
Cheapest net price: $4,982
Top earnings 10y: $61,289
Public / Private: 6 / 1

Metropolitan Community College Area

A+

Omaha, NE · Public

ROI score: 19.46
Net price: $4,982
Earnings 10y: $38,773
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Mid-Plains Community College

A+

North Platte, NE · Public

ROI score: 19.13
Net price: $5,235
Earnings 10y: $40,059
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE · Public

ROI score: 12.47
Net price: $8,544
Earnings 10y: $42,634
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.73
Net price: $17,550
Earnings 10y: $61,289
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

ROI score: 8.01
Net price: $17,747
Earnings 10y: $56,887
Acceptance: 87.5%

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE · Public

ROI score: 7.66
Net price: $15,360
Earnings 10y: $47,075
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Nebraska Indian Community College

Macy, NE · Public

ROI score: 3.37
Net price: $23,334
Earnings 10y: $31,458
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Nebraska schools with positive Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.26 (6 public, 1 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha, NE tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Nebraska colleges are in this list?

7 Nebraska colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.