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General Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

General Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Engineering, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 general engineering degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

General Engineering Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s General Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 18
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 285
Best Value Nationwide #202 of 284

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 18
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 285
Best Value Nationwide #202 of 284

Earnings for General Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $97,570
2 years $106,421
5 years $133,929

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 25% women (13) and 75% men (39).

General Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 34 master’s general engineering degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 26% were women (9) and 74% were men (25).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln gender breakdown of General Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Minority students account for 12% of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower than the national average of 17%.*

General Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 8 doctoral general engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln gender breakdown of General Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The General Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Engineering 52

Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates

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

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Robotics Engineers $72,925

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