Nebraska programs

Accredited OT programs in Nebraska, compared

Compare every active, primary ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy master's or doctoral program in Nebraska. Established and newer programs stay visible, with their NBCOT evidence coverage clearly separated.

5 active primary OT programs2 with five-year outcomes2 with limited outcomes9 total ACOTE directory rows3 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Nebraska

This table no longer filters Nebraska through a national top-results subset. It includes every active, primary accredited OT program in the state. Complete five-year NBCOT histories rank first; limited-history and no-match programs follow in clearly labeled evidence tiers.

5 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 20262 complete; 2 limited; 1 without a match

5 ranked options

#1of 5 ranked

Rank #1

Nebraska Methodist College

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 96.8% five-year average

LocationOmaha, NE

CredentialOT Masters

Format50-74% distance

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Why we ranked it here Complete five-year NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and state context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Omaha, NE. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033

#2of 5 ranked

Rank #2

Creighton University

Open profile

NBCOT97% in 2025; 98.0% five-year average

LocationOmaha, NE

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Omaha, NE. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2030/2031

#3of 5 ranked

Rank #3

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationOmaha, NE

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format50-74% distance

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Why we ranked it here Latest NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and source-confidence context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Omaha, NE. Limited NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Limited NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2030/2031

#4of 5 ranked

Rank #4

College of Saint Mary

Open profile

NBCOT67% in 2025; limited history

LocationOmaha, NE

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Evidence tier: Limited NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2028/2029

#5of 5 ranked

Rank #5

Union Adventist University

Open profile

NBCOTNo matched NBCOT outcome yet

LocationLincoln, NE

CredentialOT Masters

FormatFormat not listed

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Why we ranked it here ACOTE profile scored with accreditation status, review timing, format clarity, value match, and source-confidence context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Lincoln, NE. No matched NBCOT outcome yet. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: No matched NBCOT outcome yet
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033

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Verification list

Other ACOTE-listed pathways in the state

These records are real directory entries, but they are outside the active primary OT comparison for a specific reason: OTA level, applicant or candidacy status, inactive status, or an additional location of a primary program.

Program	Status	Degree and format	Why it is separate
Augustana University-Omaha Omaha, NE	Applicant	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Central Community College, Grand Island Campus Grand Island, NE	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Southeast Community College Lincoln, NE	Applicant	OTA Associate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Nebraska ACOTE directory

Every current ACOTE directory row is shown here, including OT, OTA, pipeline, inactive, and additional-location records. Accreditation status is displayed explicitly so directory presence is never mistaken for active accreditation.

Program	Location	Degree	ACOTE status	NBCOT	Format and review
University of Nebraska Medical Center Public	Omaha, NE	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	50-74% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Nebraska Methodist College Private Nonprofit	Omaha, NE	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	50-74% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Union Adventist University Private Nonprofit	Lincoln, NE	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Creighton University Private Nonprofit	Omaha, NE	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	97%	1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Central Community College, Grand Island Campus Public	Grand Island, NE	OTA Associate	Accreditation	85%	1-24% distance Next review: 2025/2026
College of Saint Mary Private Nonprofit	Omaha, NE	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	67%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
Augustana University-Omaha Private Nonprofit	Omaha, NE	OT Doctorate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030
Union Adventist University Private Nonprofit	Lincoln, NE	OT Masters	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2032/2033
Southeast Community College Public	Lincoln, NE	OTA Associate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028

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Local markets

Metro context for the state

Metro wage and employment rows help applicants separate statewide reputation from local job conditions.

Metro	Mean wage	Employment	Concentration
Omaha, NE-IA Metro rank #55; score 50.8	$90,670	820	1.58 LQ; 1.65 per 1,000 jobs
Lincoln, NE Metro rank #115; score 44.4	$95,480	250	1.32 LQ; 1.38 per 1,000 jobs
Grand Island, NE Metro rank #244; score 35.5	$84,330	60	1.51 LQ; 1.57 per 1,000 jobs