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2027 City Guide

Best Online IT Programs in Omaha (2027)

Online IT programs in Omaha start with five degrees at three local schools: three bachelor's degrees, one master's degree and one associate degree. In Omaha, help desk to IT manager means $60,870 to $145,500, or 2.4 times the pay.

Founder & Editor · B.S. in Computer Science, Temple UniversityUpdated

  • 5local programs
  • $89,090network and computer systems administrator median
  • 17,190computer jobs

Key Points

  • Information Technology, Bachelor's at Bellevue University leads the Omaha list (#39 of 57 nationally).
  • Omaha's widest pay spread: IT managers, $98,810 to $215,960.
  • Omaha runs heavy in network support specialists (1.52x), IT managers (1.38x) and network architects (1.36x the U.S. share).
  • Omaha pays network and systems administrators $89,090, 10% under the $99,130 U.S. median.
  • A full Omaha degree starts at $24,480 (Bellevue University).

The Best Online IT Programs in Omaha

Ordered by national standing, Omaha’s five programs sit in Bellevue and Omaha.

Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.

  1. No.1 #39of 57 in IT bachelor’s

    Bellevue University

    Information Technology, Bachelor's

    • Bellevue, NE
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Bachelor’s

    One rate for everyone: $58,293. Database administrators run 1.58 times the national share in Omaha. 33% graduation rate.

    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
    Visit Bellevue’s Bachelor’s in Information Technology Compare
  2. No.2 #22of 26 in cybersecurity

    Bellevue University

    Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

    • Bellevue, NE
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    One rate for everyone: $58,293. It leads toward Omaha's 700 information security analysts. A CAE-CD school.

    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
    Visit Bellevue’s BS in Cybersecurity Compare
  3. No.3 #25of 26 in cybersecurity

    University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

    • Omaha, NE
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    Omaha residents pay $52,320 here, not $111,360. Omaha's information security analysts earn $65,230 to $147,150. Graduates report $79,671 after a year.

    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
    Visit UNO’s BS in Cybersecurity Compare
  4. No.4 #29of 31 in IT associate

    Metropolitan Community College Area

    Information Technology, AAS

    • Omaha, NE
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Associate

    Omaha's network support specialists earn $49,010 to $125,530. Graduates report $48,719 after a year.

    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
    Visit Metropolitan CC’s AAS in Information Technology Compare
  5. No.5 #35of 37 in IT master’s

    Bellevue University

    Computer Information Systems, Master's

    • Bellevue, NE
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    One rate for everyone: $24,480. IT managers run 1.38 times the national share in Omaha. Graduates report $87,553 after a year.

    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
    Visit Bellevue’s Master’s in Computer Info Systems Compare

Omaha has five of Nebraska’s five ranked programs.

See every online IT program in Nebraska, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 24.2% through 2034.

Omaha Programs in Our National Rankings

In the Cheapest ranking, Information Technology, Bachelor's at Bellevue University places 16th of 35, Omaha’s best national result.

ProgramNational rankingPlace
Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue UniversityCheapest16th of 35
Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue UniversityCAE-CD Schools36th of 66
Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue UniversityBachelor's in IT39th of 57
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Bellevue UniversityCybersecurity22nd of 26
Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue UniversityAffordable Master's20th of 22
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Bellevue UniversityCAE-CD Schools61st of 66
Information Technology, AAS, Metropolitan Community College AreaAssociate in IT29th of 31
Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue UniversityMaster's in IT35th of 37
Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue UniversityWith Certifications41st of 43
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, University of Nebraska at OmahaCybersecurity25th of 26
Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue UniversityCAE-CD Schools66th of 66

What an Online IT Degree Costs Omaha Students

Omaha totals run from $24,480 at Bellevue University to $58,293 at Bellevue University, using resident rates where they apply. At University of Nebraska at Omaha, residents pay $52,320 against $111,360, a $59,040 difference for Omaha students from other states.

ProgramRate per creditCreditsTotal for residents
Information Technology, Bachelor's, Bellevue University$459127$58,293
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Bellevue University$459127$58,293
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, University of Nebraska at Omaha$436120$52,320
Information Technology, AAS, Metropolitan Community College Area$72
Computer Information Systems, Master's, Bellevue University$68036$24,480

Totals are the published rate times the published credits, before fees and transfer credit. Our cheapest online IT degrees ranking compares programs that charge everyone one rate.

Tuition Discounts for Omaha Residents

At University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska residents pay $52,320 for the BS in Cybersecurity, against $111,360 from out of state.

Omaha residents can also ask about MSEP.

How exchanges work in Nebraska.

IT Jobs and Salaries in Omaha

Omaha’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $145,500; Omaha’s lowest is $60,870, for help desk technicians. Omaha’s largest IT group: 3,030 help desk technicians.

RoleMedian payvs NebraskaTypical rangeJobsEntry educationSalary guide
IT Manager$145,500+7%$98,810 to $215,9602,970Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Engineer$121,970+5%$80,300 to $167,940780Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Database Administrator$106,270+6%$66,230 to $156,540350Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Computer Systems Analyst$96,310+5%$65,490 to $139,2701,220Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Information Security Analyst$95,700+3%$65,230 to $147,150700Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,090+5%$56,700 to $142,620860Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Web Developer$87,920+9%$56,170 to $136,520100Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Support Specialist$72,660+11%$49,010 to $125,530710Associate's degreeSalary guide
Help Desk Technician$60,8700%$45,350 to $82,7603,030Some college, no degreeSalary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Omaha, NE-IA metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against Nebraska medians, the biggest Omaha premium: network support specialists at $72,660 (+11%). Level with Nebraska in Omaha: help desk technicians, at $60,870 (0%). 8 of 9 Omaha roles out-earn the Nebraska median.

Next in Omaha: IT managers (2,970 jobs, $145,500) and computer systems analysts (1,220 jobs, $96,310). In Omaha, bachelor’s-level roles are 65% of IT jobs; Omaha students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Omaha: help desk technicians (3,030 jobs, $60,870) and network support specialists (710 jobs, $72,660). For those Omaha roles, see online IT associate degrees.

In Omaha, network support specialists earn $72,660, well above Nebraska's $65,450.

Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.

IT Job Concentration in Omaha

Omaha's signature IT job: 350 database administrators, 1.58 times the U.S. share.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Omaha

Omaha has 700 security analysts earning $95,700, at 1.14 times the U.S. share.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Omaha: The Industries Behind Them

Omaha's information sector averages $101,798 a job across 14,877 workers.

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Omaha

Omaha’s largest IT group is help desk staff.

Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in Omaha FAQ

How many online IT programs are in Omaha?

Five programs at three schools in the Omaha metro area, in Bellevue and Omaha: three bachelor's degrees, one master's degree and one associate degree. Two are at public schools.

What is the cheapest online IT program in Omaha?

Among Omaha programs that publish a rate and a credit total, the lowest is $24,480 for the Computer Information Systems, Master's at Bellevue University.

Can Omaha students pay less as residents?

Yes, at University of Nebraska at Omaha: Nebraska residents pay $52,320 in total, $59,040 less than others.

How many IT jobs are there in Omaha?

Omaha ranks 50th among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 17,190.

How much of the state's IT work is in Omaha?

Omaha holds 55% of Nebraska's computer jobs.

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Sources

  1. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
  2. NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
  3. BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
  5. Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
  6. Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card