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Psychology Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 179 students earned their Psychology degrees in NE.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 146
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 2,500 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $81,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 5 colleges in Nebraska that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Bellevue University grads earn an average salary of $47,484.

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

In their early career, UNL grads earn an average salary of $42,952. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $41,984 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,730 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

Psychology Careers in NE

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $67,060
Psychologists 11% $0
Managers 11% $96,360
Psychology Professors 8% $73,010
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Education 2,838
Social Sciences 224
Communication & Journalism 102
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 75
History 47
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4

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