Best AI Degree Programs in Nebraska: 2026 Rankings
29 AI and machine learning programs at 9 schools in Nebraska.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Nebraska on this list are led by University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Bellevue University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Nebraska, drawn from 29 programs at 9 schools.
Best AI programs in Nebraska
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
2
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
3
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
4
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE
5
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE
6
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
7
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
8
Doane University
Crete, NE
9
Hastings College
Hastings, NE
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Nebraska
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CO, CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Nebraska at Omaha anchors this ranking slot. Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Northeast Community College)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Northeast Community College is based in Norfolk. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
Program summary
Students looking at Seward will find Concordia University-Nebraska on this list. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Best for: Managers who want AI literacy inside an MBA
Program summary
The AI content is framed for managers—strategy, tooling literacy, and applied use cases—more than research-heavy CS theory. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI is an MBA concentration—not a standalone AI master's.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Creighton University)
Program summary
Students looking at Omaha will find Creighton University on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Hastings College)
Program summary
Hastings College anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Bellevue University appear near the top. We list 9 schools offering AI programs in Nebraska. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Nebraska?
About 29 AI programs at 9 schools show up for Nebraska on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
