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Offers a liberal arts college. Simpson College promotes integrative learning to enable students of all ages to develop intellectual and practical skills.

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Education Services | Drake University

Drake University

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Drake University

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

(515) 271-3181

https://www.drake.edu

Offers a private four year University. Drake offers more than 70 undergraduate degrees and a wide variety of advanced degrees including a law degree. Offers both day and evening programs as well as non-credit courses and training for business. The Adult Literacy Center is now based at DMACC.

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University | Aurora University

Aurora University - University Center at MCC

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Aurora University - University Center at MCC

222 East Church Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

(630) 893-6431

https://www.aurora.edu/

Offers undergraduate bachelor's degrees in over 40 majors, 8 graduate degrees, numerous graduate certificate programs, and a doctoral program in education. In addition, it provides youth and adult workshops, and day, evening, and weekend classes.

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Education Services | Cornell College

Cornell College

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Cornell College

600 1st Street SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

(319) 895-4477

https://www.cornellcollege.edu

Offers more than 40 academic majors and pre-professional programs, and an unlimited number of individualized majors.

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Education Services | Doane University

Doane University - Lincoln Campus

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Doane University - Lincoln Campus

303 North 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

(402) 466-4774

https://www.doane.edu

College with educational programs geared towards traditional students, non-traditional students, and working adults.

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University | University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182

(402) 554-2800

https://www.unomaha.edu

Degree programs, including graduate and undergraduate.

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Education Services | Chadron State College Child Development Center

Chadron State College

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Chadron State College

1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337

(308) 432-6000

https://www.csc.edu

Four year educational institution, member of the Nebraska State College System, with more than 50 academic majors leading to bachelors and masters degrees on campus and online.

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Health Care Education | Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

2122 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

(309) 779-7700

https://www.trinitycollegeqc.edu

Private college providing healthcare education offering the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, Associate of Applied Science in Radiography, Bachelor of Science in Nursing with three tracks: basic, accelerated, and completion; and Master of Science in Nursing with three tracks: direct entry (bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field), nurse educator, and leadership.

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Education Services | Union College

Union College

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Union College

3800 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 486-2600

https://www.ucollege.edu

Four year comprehensive college with major programs in art, business, computer information systems, education, psychology, humanities, English, communications, history, international studies, music, nursing, physical education, science, mathematics, religion, social work, international rescue and relief, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Academic library with online reference, inter-library loan and document delivery. Services are available to Union College students, faculty and staff members, patrons of reciprocal libraries, as well as any adult Lincoln resident. Information available at www.ucollege.edu/library College students volunteer their services for a variety of projects at no cost. Union Market bakery and campus dining. Ortner Center offers guest rooms and conference rooms available for rent.

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Education Services | Doane University

Doane University - Crete

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Doane University - Crete

1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE 68333

(402) 826-2161

https://www.doane.edu

College with educational programs geared towards traditional students, non-traditional students, and working adults.

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Education Services | Bryan Medical Center East Campus

Bryan College of Health Sciences

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Bryan College of Health Sciences

1535 South 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 481-3801

https://www.bryanhealthcollege.edu/bcohs

Offers graduate and undergraduate program in the health care field, including nursing, sonography/ultrasound, nurse anesthesia, and biomedical sciences.

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Education Services | Allen College

Allen College

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Allen College

1950 Health Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 226-2000

https://www.allencollege.edu

Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing and health sciences. Students complete their general education courses at other colleges and universities.

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Education Services | Doane University

Doane University - Omaha Campus

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Doane University - Omaha Campus

2600 Arboretum Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, NE 68005

(402) 466-4774

https://www.doane.edu

College with educational programs geared towards traditional students, non-traditional students, and working adults.

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Education Services | Graceland University

Graceland University

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Graceland University

1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140

(641) 784-5000

https://www.graceland.edu

Offers more than 40 academic majors and programs, 18 varsity sports, and a full program of intramural sports and campus-wide activities.

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University | Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose University

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Saint Ambrose University

518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 333-6000

https://www.sau.edu

Independent, diocesan, Catholic institution of higher learning. Grants baccalaureate degrees, masters and doctoral degrees in professional curricula, as well as non-degree offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Research and public service are encouraged.

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Education Services | Concordia University

Concordia University

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Concordia University

800 North Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE 68434

(402) 643-3651

https://www.cune.edu

Four year private college offering more than 75 undergraduate programs, several graduate programs, certification and diploma programs and a degree completion program. Most master's level programs and degree completion programs are offered online.

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Education Services | Coe College

Coe College

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Coe College

1220 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 399-8500

https://www.coe.edu

A four-year coeducational liberal arts institution.

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Education Services | University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney

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University of Nebraska at Kearney

2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849

(308) 865-8441

https://www.unk.edu

Individual and group counseling for UNK students and campus-wide programs - (308) 865-8248.

Student health services - (308) 865-8218.

Service and community leadership through the Greek system - (308) 865-8057.

Educational programs on alcohol and drug use - (308) 865-8248.

Career services for students and alumni - (308) 865-8501.

Child development center for children of UNK students, faculty, and staff - (308) 865-1576.

Library, open to UNK faculty, students, and the Kearney community - (308) 865-8535.

Learning center offers study skills, tutoring, make-up testing, and advising - (308) 865-8905.

Physical activity and wellness - (308) 865-8180.

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Education Services | University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

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University of Northern Iowa

1227 West 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

(319) 273-2311

https://www.uni.edu

Offers a four-year degree and offers admission information for undergraduates, graduates, and non-degree students. The University offers career counseling for high school dropouts to the age of 18 to help individuals return to school, study strategies and offer a college tour.

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State University | ISU - Illinois State University

ISU - Illinois State University

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ISU - Illinois State University

100 North University Street, Normal, IL 61790

(309) 438-2111

https://www.illinoisstate.edu

Offers a range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels at the State university located in Bloomington-Normal.

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Education Services | Hastings College

Hastings College

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Hastings College

710 North Turner Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

(800) 532-7642

https://www.hastings.edu

College offering 40+ majors and over a dozen pre-professional programs. Student financial aid is available.

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Graduate Degree Programs | Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduate Programs

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Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduate Programs

5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504

(402) 466-2371

https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu

NWU graduate students benefit from powerful networks, personal mentoring and experience-based learning in a format that supports the schedules of working adults. Graduate degrees include: -- Online Master of Business Administration -- Online MSN to MBA Bridge -- Master of Social Work: evening classes in Lincoln -- Online MSN/MBA Joint Degree -- Online Master of Science in Nursing -- Master of Athletic Training coming in May 2025

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Education Services | University of Iowa - Undergraduate and Graduate College

University of Iowa - Undergraduate and Graduate College

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University of Iowa - Undergraduate and Graduate College

2900 University Capitol Centre, Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 335-3847