2026 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report
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| Title: | 2026 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education |
| Source: | Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. 2026. |
| Availability: | Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. P.O. Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68509-5005. Tel: 402-471-2847; Fax: 402-471-2886; Web site: https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 364 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive Numerical/Quantitative Data |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College Enrollment, High School Graduates, Graduation Rate, College Entrance Examinations, Scores, College Readiness, Academic Persistence, College Students, College Freshmen, Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Student Financial Aid, School Holding Power, Transfer Rates (College), College Graduates, Brain Drain, Educational Attainment, Adults, Public Schools, Public Colleges, Private Colleges |
| Geographic Terms: | Nebraska |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | ACT Assessment |
| Abstract: | This report provides the Nebraska Legislature with comparative statistics to monitor and evaluate progress toward achieving three key priorities for Nebraska's postsecondary education system: (1) Increase the number of students who enter postsecondary education in Nebraska; (2) Increase the percentage of students who persist and successfully complete a degree; and (3) Reduce, eliminate, and then reverse the net out-migration of Nebraskans with high levels of educational attainment. These priorities were developed by the 2003 LR 174 Higher Education Task Force and are incorporated in Nebraska Revised Statute § 85-1428. This report provides detailed comparative analysis used to measure and evaluate performance with respect to each priority. Throughout this analysis, the latest available statistics are analyzed in the context of 10-year trends. In 2022, the Nebraska Legislature set a state educational attainment goal that 70% of Nebraskans aged 25 to 34 will have a degree, certificate, or credential with value in the workforce by 2030. Educational attainment for 25- to 34-year-olds in Nebraska is currently 55.9% including credentials below the associate's degree, compared to 56.3% nationally. The "2026 Progress Report" concludes that progress is being made and educational attainment is increasing, but it also demonstrates leaks in the education "pipeline" and disparities. A consequence of the disparities in high school graduation rates, college continuation rates, and college graduation rates is that educational attainment varies greatly across sex and racial/ethnic groups. The findings indicate that more work needs to be done to prepare and persuade Nebraskans to enroll in college and successfully complete certificates and degrees. Patterns that emerged around the COVID-19 pandemic, including a growth in chronic absenteeism, continue to affect students, schools, colleges, and universities. Recommendations are provided based on the findings of this report. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED679840 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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