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Education in Nebraska

Education Schools in Nebraska

3,300 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 1,561
Bachelor’s Degree 1,222
Post-Master’s Certificate 257
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 257
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 173
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 173
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 173
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,537. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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547 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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487 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNK will pay a net price of $17,417.

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334 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,077. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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301 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,295. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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158 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Peru State will pay a net price of $13,769. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,684. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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Midland University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 9% $32,140
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,350
Elementary School Teachers 6% $56,810
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $52,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Library Science 14

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