Business School

Business School at Creighton University

Private university ยท Omaha, Nebraska

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Creighton University is a private university with graduate business programs in Omaha, Nebraska. Those programs run through the Heider College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 3 of the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Nebraska directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,204 students, alongside 4,348 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

Omaha has 2 schools in MBA Lab's business schools directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.

What to ask Creighton University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Creighton University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Heider College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Compare inside Omaha first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionCreighton University
Business schoolHeider College of Business
Controlprivate
LocationOmaha, Nebraska
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment4,204
Undergraduate enrollment4,348
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Creighton University

Details below come from Creighton University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

Online MBA
$34,650
  • Length 26 months
  • Credits 33
  • Delivery Online or in person
What that price is$1,050 per credit hour (2026-2027 rate, up from $1,025 in 2025-26), totaling an estimated $34,650 for all 33 credits
On lengthJust over two years

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $85,286 Median of 122 graduates working one year after completion -2% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $121,864 Median of 65 graduates working four years after completion +43% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $41,000 Median across 58 borrowers entering repayment About 0.48x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Nebraska business schools directory that report a figure, Creighton University ranks 3rd by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Creighton University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Creighton University's context.

Compare with other schools in Nebraska

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Creighton University This page Omaha Yes MBA, Online MBA $85,286
University of Nebraska Omaha Omaha (same city) Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $86,275
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln Yes MBA, Online MBA $113,196
Bellevue University Bellevue MBA, Online MBA $81,054

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Creighton University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Creighton University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MBA at Creighton University cost?

Creighton University lists $34,650 for the MBA. $1,050 per credit hour (2026-2027 rate, up from $1,025 in 2025-26), totaling an estimated $34,650 for all 33 credits. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Creighton University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 26 months, requires 33 credits, and is delivered either fully online or in person. Just over two years.

What do graduates of Creighton University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $85,286 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Creighton University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $121,864. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Creighton University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $41,000 for business master's graduates at Creighton University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.48x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Creighton University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Creighton University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Creighton University a public or private institution?

Creighton University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Omaha, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Creighton University with other schools in Nebraska?

MBA Lab lists 4 schools in its Nebraska business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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