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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in Nebraska (2027)
Online IT programs in Nebraska start with five degrees at three schools based here: three bachelor's degrees, one master's degree and one associate degree. Computer systems design firms in Nebraska pay an average of $79,638, across 9,689 jobs.
- 5online programs
- $84,700network and computer systems administrator median
- 31,220computer jobs
Key Points
- Bellevue University's Information Technology, Bachelor's ranks first in Nebraska and places #39 of 57 in our national IT bachelor’s ranking.
- Total tuition for a Nebraska resident starts at $24,480 and runs to $58,293.
- One public program charges residents less, saving up to $59,040 over the degree.
- Nebraska's largest tracked IT jobs are help desk technicians (6,380), IT managers (5,070) and computer systems analysts (2,440).
- Nebraska runs heavy in help desk technicians (1.35x), database administrators (1.33x) and IT managers (1.15x the U.S. share).
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Five Best Online IT Programs in Nebraska for 2027
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Bellevue University
Information Technology, Bachelor's
Bellevue University, in Bellevue, Nebraska, maps IT courses to named exams: BSIT 200 to CompTIA A+, BSIT 220 to Network+, BSIT 310 to Security+ and BSIT 320 to Server+, plus Cisco routing coursework toward CCNA.
Every major studies networking essentials, then finishes with an applied choice of IT project, research study, certification or internship, approved by faculty. An elective lets students coordinate a certification plan with a faculty sponsor. Delivery is online through weekly modules, not scheduled meetings. Incoming transfer credits have to be from a regionally accredited institution, and the full degree is 127 credit hours. The training centers on building, managing and integrating networks, servers and cloud systems, and it suits adults who may already hold some credits.
- Online tuition
- $459 per credit$58,293 total for 127 credits
- Credits
- 127
- Graduation rate
- 33%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $60,1881 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 762023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission
- Format
- Self-paced
- Prepares for
- CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft, Linux
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Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bellevue University, based in Bellevue, Nebraska, lets students take this cybersecurity bachelor's entirely online in two ways: a traditional path that gives the most freedom over scheduling, or an accelerated cohort route that takes two courses at a time in a structured sequence. No complex prerequisites apply, so newcomers and experienced IT workers both fit.
The degree totals 127 credit hours. Early courses include Introduction to Cyber Threats, Technologies and Security, Python programming and Securing Access Control, and Network Security studies firewalls, intrusion detection and VPNs. Outcomes include applying cyber incident response project plans, assessing risks, vulnerabilities and threats in sample systems, and testing cybersecurity concepts against case studies.
- Online tuition
- $459 per credit$58,293 total for 127 credits
- Credits
- 127
- Graduation rate
- 33%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $67,6781 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 1672023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Omaha, Nebraska is the base for this online bachelor's in cybersecurity from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the National Cryptologic School, part of the NSA, certifies the coursework. It holds NCAE-C status, with two designations, Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.
Skills are hands-on and technical, with ethical hacking, penetration testing and secure coding at the center, plus defense-in-depth strategies. Students also learn how to build, run and protect information systems, and graduates are ready for risk analysis jobs and for work in secure software development and incident response. The degree is 100% online and taught by experienced cybersecurity professionals, so classes stay tied to current industry practice.
- Online tuition
- $928 per credit$436 in state · $111,360 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 47%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $79,6711 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 382023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLCHigher Learning Commission
- Format
- Self-paced
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Metropolitan Community College Area
Information Technology, AAS
Working with an advisor early is strongly recommended in this AASIT at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, because the degree is assembled from certificates and the pathway depends on your goals. Students can attend on either campus, Fort Omaha or South Omaha, or online.
Credit hours total 90.0 to 96.5. Four concentrations are available: Information Systems and Technologies, Database and Data Science, Software Developer, or Administrative Technologies. Two career certificates come on top of the IT core, with choices like Cisco Advanced Networking, Cloud/Server Administration, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Testing and Automation and Full Stack Developer. Introduction to Information Technology and Workplace Skills for IT Professionals are the major requirements.
- Online tuition
- $72 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 29%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $48,7191 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 1232023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLCHigher Learning Commission
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Bellevue University
Computer Information Systems, Master's
Bellevue University, in Bellevue, Nebraska, runs its Master of Science in Computer Information Systems as a 36-credit online program that pairs technical IT skills with managerial ones. Students choose a concentration in Database, Software Development, Data Science or Cybersecurity, so the second half of the degree points at a specific career target.
Three foundation classes come first and must be finished before 600-level courses begin: one on infrastructure, one on strategy and policy, and one on system development and deployment. One database course works through the relational, dimensional and NoSQL approaches, and that path ends with a capstone project. Delivery is asynchronous, so there are no fixed class meetings, and the school carries a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation. A prior statistics course and an introductory programming course are expected of every entrant.
- Online tuition
- $680 per credit$24,480 total for 36 credits
- Credits
- 36
- Graduation rate
- 33%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $87,5531 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 682023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission
- Format
- Self-paced
- Starts
- November
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in Nebraska
Published online rates at schools based in Nebraska run from $72 to $680 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the four programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a Nebraska resident $24,480 at the low end and $58,293 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in Nebraska
Three bachelor's programs are based in Nebraska: the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Bellevue University, the Information Technology, Bachelor's at Bellevue University and the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Total tuition for a Nebraska resident runs from $52,320 (University of Nebraska at Omaha) to $58,293 (Bellevue University), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Online IT Master's Degrees in Nebraska
One master's program is based in Nebraska: the Computer Information Systems, Master's at Bellevue University. Its total tuition for a Nebraska resident is $24,480, against a median of $23,115 for every master's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.
Online IT Associate Degrees in Nebraska
One associate program is based in Nebraska: the Information Technology, AAS at Metropolitan Community College Area. Compare them with the national field in our online IT associate degree rankings.
Tuition Discounts for Nebraska Residents
State Aid for Nebraska Residents
The Nebraska Opportunity Grant from the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is a state grant for residents. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.
In-State Online Tuition in Nebraska
One public program based in Nebraska charges online students who live in Nebraska less per credit than students from other states. The biggest gap is in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at University of Nebraska at Omaha: $52,320 in total for a Nebraska resident against $111,360 for everyone else, a difference of $59,040. How schools decide who counts as a resident.
Regional Tuition Exchanges for Nebraska Students
One exchange reaches Nebraska. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.
- Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP, run by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact): no more than 150% of in-state tuition at public schools, and 10% off at private ones, for the programs each campus opens.
Online IT Programs Near Nebraska
Missouri has seven programs, Colorado has five programs, Iowa has two programs and South Dakota has two programs, and Kansas and Wyoming have none of their own.
Nebraska Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue University | Cheapest | 16th of 35 |
| Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue University | Affordable Master's | 20th of 22 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Bellevue University | Cybersecurity | 22nd of 26 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, University of Nebraska at Omaha | Cybersecurity | 25th of 26 |
| Information Technology, AAS, Metropolitan Community College Area | Associate in IT | 29th of 31 |
| Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue University | Master's in IT | 35th of 37 |
| Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue University | CAE-CD Schools | 36th of 66 |
| Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue University | Bachelor's in IT | 39th of 57 |
| Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue University | With Certifications | 41st of 43 |
| Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Bellevue University | CAE-CD Schools | 61st of 66 |
| Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue University | CAE-CD Schools | 66th of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in Nebraska
Nebraska’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $135,780; Nebraska’s lowest is $60,830, for help desk technicians. Nebraska’s largest IT group: 6,380 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $135,780 | −22% | $97,360 to $211,500 | 5,070 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $116,420 | −13% | $77,570 to $163,200 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $100,020 | −4% | $63,610 to $141,860 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $92,550 | −28% | $66,630 to $147,150 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $91,810 | −13% | $62,780 to $139,990 | 2,440 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $84,700 | −15% | $57,350 to $136,810 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $80,350 | −13% | $52,660 to $125,470 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $65,450 | −14% | $44,490 to $108,870 | 1,490 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $60,830 | −2% | $40,910 to $78,150 | 6,380 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
No Nebraska role tops the U.S. median; nearest: $60,830 for help desk technicians (−2%). Weakest in Nebraska: information security analysts, at $92,550 (−28%).
Next in Nebraska: IT managers (5,070 jobs, $135,780) and computer systems analysts (2,440 jobs, $91,810). In Nebraska, bachelor’s-level roles are 61% of IT jobs; Nebraska students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Nebraska: help desk technicians (6,380 jobs, $60,830) and network support specialists (1,490 jobs, $65,450). For those Nebraska roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Nebraska pays network and systems administrators $84,700, 15% under the $99,130 national median.
IT Pay by Metro Area in Nebraska
Omaha, NE-IA is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $89,090.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 17,190 | $89,090 | $95,700 | $60,870 |
| Lincoln, NE | 6,560 | $85,260 | $78,190 | $56,010 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1,200 | $77,140 | $87,240 | $50,430 |
| Grand Island, NE | 340 | $76,610 | $49,680 |
Nebraska IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Colorado pays network and computer systems administrators more than Nebraska; Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming and South Dakota pay less.
IT Job Concentration in Nebraska
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Help Desk Technician | 6.23 | 1.35× |
| IT Manager | 4.95 | 1.15× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 2.38 | 0.71× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 1.52 | 0.75× |
| Network Support Specialist | 1.45 | 1.54× |
| Network Engineer | 1.32 | 1.14× |
| Information Security Analyst | 1.19 | 0.97× |
| Database Administrator | 0.60 | 1.33× |
| Web Developer | 0.22 | 0.50× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Nebraska
Security analyst jobs are thinner on the ground in Nebraska, at 0.97 times the national share, and pay $92,550.
Nebraska’s labor market office projects the job to grow 24.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 100 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Nebraska: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in Nebraska Through 2034
Nebraska’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 24.2% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -1.2%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 1,290 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 1,160 | 1,440 | +24.2% | 100 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 5,030 | 5,670 | +12.8% | 400 | +15.2% |
| Network Engineer | 1,490 | 1,670 | +12.4% | 90 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 2,440 | 2,640 | +7.9% | 160 | +8.7% |
| Web Developer | 350 | 370 | +6% | 20 | +7.6% |
| Network Support Specialist | 1,670 | 1,740 | +4.1% | 110 | +1.8% |
| Database Administrator | 620 | 620 | +0.2% | 30 | -0.6% |
| Help Desk | 5,210 | 5,160 | -0.9% | 310 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 1,520 | 1,510 | -1.2% | 70 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from Nebraska’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Nebraska
The lowest resident total in Nebraska is $24,480, at Bellevue University. Largest IT occupation: 6,380 computer user support specialists.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
Online IT Programs in Other States
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Online IT Programs in Nebraska FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in Nebraska?
Five fully online IT programs, at three schools: three bachelor's degrees, one master's degree and one associate degree. Two of them are at public schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program for Nebraska residents?
Among programs based in Nebraska with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a Nebraska resident is $24,480, for the Computer Information Systems, Master's at Bellevue University.
Can Nebraska residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?
Nebraska takes part in MSEP. MSEP offers no more than 150% of in-state tuition at public schools, and 10% off at private ones, for the programs each campus opens. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.
Which IT jobs pay best in Nebraska compared with the U.S.?
Nebraska pays help desk technicians best against U.S. medians and information security analysts worst.
Which IT jobs are scarce in Nebraska?
Nebraska is lightest on web developers (0.50x) and computer systems analysts (0.71x the U.S. share).
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Nebraska labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- Midwestern Higher Education Compact, Midwest Student Exchange Program
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each Nebraska program ranked above, linked from its card