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Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

6 Colleges
$33,582 Avg Salary
$24,859 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 9th in Nebraska. In fact, 833 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a .

Top Nebraska Schools in Social Sciences

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Our analysis found Creighton University to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from Creighton take out $24,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bellevue University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

Social Sciences majors at Bellevue University take out an average of $35,945 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

On average, social sciences graduates from UNL take out $23,939 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Doane University

Crete, NE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Doane University is a great place for social sciences students. Located in the town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Social Sciences majors at Doane Crete take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Hastings College

Hastings, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hastings College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Hastings is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hastings.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UNOMAHA take out is $22,673.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,073
Minnesota 2,741
Iowa 1,455
South Dakota 262
Missouri 2,156
North Dakota 194

Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415
Criminology 11,039
Geography & Cartography 8,526
Other Social Sciences 2,414
Urban Studies 1,507
Sociology & Anthropology 541
Archeology 339
Demography & Population Studies 88

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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