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Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #13 of 49
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #24 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #225 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #387 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #13 of 49
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #24 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #225 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #387 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,562
2 years $68,186
3 years $69,156
4 years $78,049
5 years $88,808

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $78,049, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $23,138.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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