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Registered Nursing in Nebraska

Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska

1,469 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,194
Associate Degree 225
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Nebraska

There are 23,510 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $64,470, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 2 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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138 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,169 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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92 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
778 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Bryan College of Health Sciences. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Saint Mary.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 51% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,839.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 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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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,609. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,117. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NE

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Registered Nurses 12% $62,730
Nursing Instructors and Professors 5% $65,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Family Practice Nursing 105
Nursing Practice 87
Nursing Administration 66
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 14
Nursing Research & Other 9
Adult Health Nursing 8
Nursing Science 8

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