Health Professions at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #131 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #486 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1345 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #131 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #486 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1345 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,309 |
| 2 years | $59,388 |
| 3 years | $50,316 |
| 4 years | $51,635 |
| 5 years | $55,755 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $51,635, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $18,876.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.