Engineering Schools in Nebraska
In 2022-2023, 686 students earned their Engineering degrees in NE.
As a degree choice, Engineering is the 13th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Nebraska
Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 482 |
Master’s Degree | 141 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 43 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 43 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 43 |
Associate Degree | 11 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 9 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 9 |
Gender Distribution
In Nebraska, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of engineering majors in Nebraska is as follows:
- Asian: 3.9%
- Black or African American: 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
- White: 70.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
- Other Races: 3.6%

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Nebraska
20,190 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Nebraska
A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $87,800, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

Most Popular Engineering Programs in NE
There are 5 colleges in Nebraska that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $16,131.
Request Information100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,572. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,580.
Request InformationEngineering Careers in NE
Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:
Job Title | NE Job Growth | NE Median Salary |
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Biomedical Engineers | 33% | $61,480 |
Electrical Engineers | 14% | $91,010 |
Materials Engineers | 13% | $75,590 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 11% | $124,490 |
Nuclear Engineers | 6% | $104,750 |
Related Majors in Nebraska
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.
Major | Annual Graduates in NE |
---|---|
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,201 |
Agriculture | 847 |
Engineering Technologies | 296 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 236 |
Physical Sciences | 229 |
Natural Resources & Conservation | 196 |
Architecture/Urban Planning | 138 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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