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Economics Schools in Nebraska

111 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 95
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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

This private school has an average net price of $31,218. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,076 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,013. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,440. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,295. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at NWU.

#6

Hastings College

Hastings
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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
Survey Researchers 13% $25,090
Managers 11% $96,360
Economics Professors 9% $96,080
Economists 0% $73,530

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
Criminology 7

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