Doane University is a private liberal arts college located in Crete, Nebraska. Founded in 1872, it is Nebraska's oldest liberal arts and sciences college. Doane offers a comprehensive liberal arts education with 44 undergraduate majors and 37 minors, as well as graduate programs. The university is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative approach to education, and focus on critical thinking. Doane provides a personalized learning experience with a low student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1.
1069
Total enrollment
11:1
Student-faculty ratio
44
Undergraduate majors
NAIA
Great Plains Athletic Conference
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings (top-ranked in Nebraska)
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Princeton Review (recognized)
Doane University provides comprehensive career services through its Career, Leadership, & Service (CLS) office. The CLS office offers holistic career development opportunities and prepares students for life after college. Services include career counseling, job and internship search assistance, leadership development programs, and community service opportunities. The Hansen Leadership Program is a notable initiative that helps students develop leadership skills through mentoring, workshops, and community service. Doane's career development approach focuses on expanding students' awareness, experience, and connections to prepare for lifelong career development.
82%
Internship or student teaching completion rate
89%
Employment or continued education rate within 6 months of graduation
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
10 Courses
Entrepreneur-Educator Bridging Business and Academia in Online Learning
Debora Sepich is an entrepreneur and educator who has spent the past 15 years bridging the gap between business and academia. With an EdD and MBA from Doane University, she brings practical business experience to online education. Sepich founded Dolphin Software, an environmental health and safety software company serving pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and other regulated industries. Her company focused on protecting people and the planet while maintaining sustainable profits. Now, as an educator, Sepich combines her entrepreneurial background with online teaching methods to provide students with real-world business insights. Her goal is to blend applied business knowledge with innovative educational approaches, preparing students for the evolving demands of the modern workplace.
11 Courses
Physician Promoting Lifestyle Medicine for Human and Environmental Health
Dr. Amanda McKinney is a physician and instructor at Doane University who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and its connections to environmental health. As a Fellow and Board Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she advocates for transforming medical education and healthcare delivery to focus on creating healthy, resilient communities through sustainable food systems and lifestyle changes.