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Economics in Nebraska

Economics Schools in Nebraska

136 students earned Economics degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 5,280 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $81,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 6 colleges in Nebraska that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,834. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,131.

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

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 92% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,295. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at NWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,117.

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Hastings College

Hastings
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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Economics Careers in NE

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $51,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
General Social Sciences 243
Political Science & Government 222
Sociology 116
Anthropology 50
International Relations & Security 34
Other Social Sciences 22
Geography & Cartography 20
Urban Studies 4

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