Nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nebraska Medical Center sits in Omaha, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 418 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Among 3,988 students, 591 (15%) studied exclusively online and 52 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #267 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #267 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Graduates of University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,536 |
| 2 years | $62,234 |
| 3 years | $64,353 |
| 4 years | $70,305 |
| 5 years | $79,890 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center report median earnings of $70,305, compared with $97,932 for all University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Nebraska Medical Center, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Nebraska Medical Center are 88% women (367) and 12% men (51).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Of the 327 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 87% were women (283) and 13% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 269 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Among the 32 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Among the 5 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Nebraska Medical Center
The Nursing program at University of Nebraska Medical Center includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 359 |
| Nursing Administration | 10 |
| Nursing Science | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 44 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Nebraska Medical Center pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.