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Engineering in Nebraska

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

100% 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.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

The 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.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

This 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.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

The 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.

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Engineering Careers in NE

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
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

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

View all majors related to Engineering

View Nationwide Engineering Report

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