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Education Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 2,838 students earned their Education degrees in NE.

An Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Nebraska

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,343
Post-Master’s Certificate 270
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 270
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 225

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 57,720 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $62,780, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Nebraska that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

934 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 96% of the teachers are full time.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,041 a year.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,440. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,952 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending WSC will pay a net price of $14,141.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Peru State. In their early career, Peru State grads earn an average salary of $35,942.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Midland U. Graduates earn an average $41,162 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,108.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Social Sciences Professors 25% $76,090
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $58,470
Interpreters and Translators 15% $38,670
Social Scientists 12% $0
Multimedia Collections Specialists 11% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
Political Science Professors 11% $70,300
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $81,090
Economics Professors 9% $96,080
Instructional Coordinators 9% $62,530
Preschool Teachers 9% $32,140
Psychology Professors 8% $73,010
History Professors 8% $70,880
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,350
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $61,180
Education, Training, and Library Workers 8% $43,130
Education Administrators 8% $89,720
Business Professors 7% $74,420
Teachers 7% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $57,820
Biological Science Professors 7% $79,070
Special Education Professors 7% $58,820
Teacher Assistants 7% $26,120
Postsecondary Education Administrators 7% $85,690
Librarians 7% $53,380
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 7% $100,070
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $29,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $56,330
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $64,190
Elementary School Teachers 6% $56,810
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Middle School Teachers 6% $59,190
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $52,540
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $57,480
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $64,630
Education Professors 6% $66,710
Coaches and Scouts 5% $27,940
Computer Science Professors 5% $79,310
Vocational Education Professors 4% $58,770
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $67,880
Special Education Teachers 0% $59,490
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $64,060
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Technical Education Teachers 0% $59,040
Preschool Education Administrators 0% $45,280
Sociology Professors 0% $69,440
Geography Professors 0% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Social Sciences 224
Psychology 179
Communication & Journalism 102
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 75
History 47
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4

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