Nebraska Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Nebraska Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 16th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 12 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue or elsewhere in Nebraska, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Nebraska by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Nebraska below.

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Dept. of Education - 2026

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Social Work Schools in Nebraska

Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE 1st for In-State Tuition $8,290 IN-STATE TUITION $8,290 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,540

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.03%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,290

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,290

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,549

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE 2nd for In-State Tuition $8,676 IN-STATE TUITION $15,284 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$32,612

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,088

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

54.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,676

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,284

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,242

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.49%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

524

Average SAT Math Score:

512

University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE 3rd for In-State Tuition $8,718 IN-STATE TUITION $23,206 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$33,715
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$44,111
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

11,488

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.44%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,718

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,206

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,441

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.98%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE 4th for In-State Tuition $9,903 IN-STATE TUITION $9,903 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

10,220

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

40.74%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,903

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,903

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,550

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE 5th for In-State Tuition $10,434 IN-STATE TUITION $28,584 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

19,178

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

65.89%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,434

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,584

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,747

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.49%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

600

Union Adventist UniversityLincoln, NE 6th for In-State Tuition $29,334 IN-STATE TUITION $29,334 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

471

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

56.2%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$29,334

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,334

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,716

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

100%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Concordia University-NebraskaSeward, NE 7th for In-State Tuition $40,640 IN-STATE TUITION $40,640 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,283

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.31%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$40,640

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,640

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,965

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.72%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

555

Midland UniversityFremont, NE 8th for In-State Tuition $42,050 IN-STATE TUITION $42,050 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,159

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.54%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,050

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,050

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,267

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

66.12%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

523

Average SAT Math Score:

505

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE 9th for In-State Tuition $43,572 IN-STATE TUITION $43,572 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$36,757
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,453

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.24%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,572

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,572

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,327

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.82%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Doane UniversityCrete, NE 10th for In-State Tuition $43,985 IN-STATE TUITION $43,985 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$30,370

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

978

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

61.72%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,985

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,985

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,364

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.01%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE 11th for In-State Tuition $48,856 IN-STATE TUITION $48,856 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,348

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

78.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$48,856

Out-of-State Tuition:

$48,856

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$31,568

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.75%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

620