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Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, Nebraska 68506

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private urban institution in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 534 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,845 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,884.

Established
1926
Mascot
Blue Healer
Type
Undergraduate medical school

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63%Acceptance
SAT Avg
534Students
9:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$70,845Earnings 10yr
$25,884Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,070
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$28,837
Average Net Price$25,884
Median Debt at Graduation$24,985
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,673
$30–48K$22,110
$48–75K$25,252
$75–110K$26,356
$110K+$26,339

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
534
Gender Split
93% / 7%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 2%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.5%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$66,305
10 Years$70,845

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The college was established in 1926 and began operations in 1929 as the Bryan Memorial School of Nursing.
  • The school was founded as an affiliate of Bryan Health, intended to train nurses for the hospital.
  • In May 1960, it was announced that the college would be moving to a new building.
  • In December 1960, the college announced that it would become a co-educational nursing school, and officially began accepting men in 1961.
  • The new School of Nursing building opened in 1961.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
161 mi(279 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
336 mi(582 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
374 mi(648 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City146 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul331 mi
STL St Louis362 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1322 mi · ~38h 11m drive
New York, NY1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Hartford, CT1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Providence, RI1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
Albany, NY1184 mi · ~34h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
Rochester, NY989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Buffalo, NY924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Philadelphia, PA1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive
Pittsburgh, PA873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Harrisburg, PA1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Newark, NJ1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive
Washington, DC1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
Atlanta, GA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Charlotte, NC941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Miami, FL1403 mi · ~40h 32m drive
Orlando, FL1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Tampa, FL1198 mi · ~34h 37m drive
Nashville, TN622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
New Orleans, LA835 mi · ~24h 7m drive
Richmond, VA1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
Chicago, IL474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Detroit, MI711 mi · ~20h 32m drive
Minneapolis, MN336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
St. Louis, MO374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Kansas City, MO161 mi · ~4h 39m drive
Indianapolis, IN557 mi · ~16h 5m drive
Columbus, OH720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Cleveland, OH779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Dallas, TX554 mi · ~16h drive
Houston, TX766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Austin, TX730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
San Antonio, TX793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Los Angeles, CA1269 mi · ~36h 40m drive
San Francisco, CA1389 mi · ~40h 8m drive
San Diego, CA1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive
Seattle, WA1349 mi · ~38h 58m drive
Portland, OR1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Denver, CO445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Phoenix, AZ988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Salt Lake City, UT796 mi · ~23h drive
Honolulu, HI3783 mi · ~109h 17m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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