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Education Schools in Nebraska

4,171 students earned Education degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 3rd 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,239
Post-Master’s Certificate 270
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 270
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 225
Associate Degree 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Nebraska

There are 57,720 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Nebraska

Education grads earn an average of $62,780 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,009 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Concordia University, Nebraska will pay a net price of $22,035.

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

A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $17,013. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,952 after graduation.

487 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. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,616 after graduation.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,038 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. In their early career, Creighton grads earn an average salary of $55,076.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,220.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Chadron State College will pay a net price of $15,097.

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Midland University

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

The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $30,340
Economics Professors 9% $96,080
Instructional Coordinators 9% $62,530
Preschool Teachers 9% $32,140
History Professors 8% $70,880
Psychology Professors 8% $73,010
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,350
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $61,180
Education Administrators 8% $89,720
Education, Training, and Library Workers 8% $43,130
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
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 7% $100,070
Postsecondary Education Administrators 7% $85,690
Librarians 7% $53,380
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $56,330
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $29,440
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $64,190
Elementary School Teachers 6% $56,810
Middle School Teachers 6% $59,190
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
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
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $64,060
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0
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
Special Education Teachers 0% $59,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Psychology 994
Social Sciences 833
Communication & Journalism 719
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 513
History 224
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 43
Library Science 14

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