Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Bellevue University, based in Bellevue, Nebraska, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 10,220 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $61,289 ten years after enrollment, which is 50% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 39.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,550 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Computer & Information Systems Security, Business Operations, Business, and Social Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,289
Graduation Rate
39.3%
Median Debt
$20,000
Average Net Price
$17,550
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.87x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.06x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,220
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$9,903
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,903
Pell Grant Rate
30.0%
Federal Loan Rate
23.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,561
Income $30K–$48K
$18,288
Income $48K–$75K
$16,324
Income $110K+
$17,231
Student Demographics
Women
59.5%
White
46.2%
Black
15.6%
Hispanic
16.9%
Asian
3.3%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
53.2%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Bachelor (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $84,019 | 478 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $84,901 | 166 |
| Business Operations | $83,581 | 115 |
| Business | $71,128 | 105 |
| Social Sciences | $49,304 | 103 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $80,378 | 94 |
| Health Services Administration | $65,242 | 79 |
| Human Resources Management | $66,702 | 77 |
| Computer Programming | $90,435 | 74 |
| Management Information Systems | $82,946 | 55 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 54 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $57,178 | 49 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $48,632 | 44 |
| Accounting | $62,349 | 43 |
| Psychology | $56,540 | 38 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 33 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $54,320 | 29 |
| Sports & Fitness | $54,444 | 29 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 21 |
| History | Not reported | 20 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 19 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Public Administration | $36,592 | 16 |
| Communications | $61,294 | 15 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 11 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Data Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Biology | $54,821 | 7 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 4 |
| International Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Marketing | $68,500 | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $98,487 | 1 |
| Education | $93,688 | 0 |
| Security & Protective Services | $49,052 | 0 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $56,136 | Not reported |
Master (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $94,370 | 229 |
| Data Science | Not reported | 101 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 99 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $126,292 | 59 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $136,523 | 46 |
| Human Resources Management | $78,226 | 44 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 40 |
| Social Sciences | $56,332 | 38 |
| Health Services Administration | $89,671 | 33 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 32 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 31 |
| Information Science | $102,118 | 29 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 22 |
| Public Administration | $78,464 | 17 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $75,660 | 15 |
| Marketing | $76,788 | 14 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | $76,877 | 11 |
| Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Finance | Not reported | 8 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $92,230 | 5 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 15 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 23 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | Master | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Administration | Master | 1 |
| Finance | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Nebraska