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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska

16 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Nebraska to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Our 2023 rankings named Bellevue University the most popular school in Nebraska for social sciences students. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

On average, social sciences graduates from Bellevue University take out $35,945 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $22,673.

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#4

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

The excellent programs at Creighton University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Creighton take out is $24,250.

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#5

Midland University

Fremont, NE

Out of the 16 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Midland University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Fremont, Midland U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska at Kearney did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Hastings College

Hastings, NE

Hastings College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. Hastings is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hastings.

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#9

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Wayne State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska list. WSC is a small public school located in the distant town of Wayne.

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#10

Doane University

Crete, NE

Doane University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Doane Crete take out is $26,000.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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 16 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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