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Nursing Schools in Nebraska

1,908 students earned Nursing degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,229
Associate Degree 265
Master’s Degree 214
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 177
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 177
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 177
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Nebraska

27,570 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Nebraska

Nursing grads earn an average of $103,800 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UNMC grads earn an average salary of $60,172.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,218. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,076 after earning their degree at this institution.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,169 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 94% of students get financical aid.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
778 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. In their early career, Bryan College of Health Sciences grads earn an average salary of $58,880. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,423.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,387 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,345. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, NWU grads earn an average salary of $42,802.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,005 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,170 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,315. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Central Community College

Grand Island
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,468 a year. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 54% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Careers in NE

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,210
Nurse Midwives 20% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $96,490
Nurse Anesthetists 13% $187,000
Registered Nurses 12% $62,730
Nursing Instructors and Professors 5% $65,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Allied Health Professions 596
Rehabilitation Professions 364
Medicine 287
Health/Medical Admin Services 260
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 201
Public Health 149
Communication Sciences 141
Dentistry 137

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