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Sociology Schools in Nebraska

116 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 1,800 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $72,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 9 colleges in Nebraska that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,984 a year.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,041 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 54% of the teachers are full time.

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Hastings College

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

Graduates earn an average $40,456 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,288. 12% of the teachers are full time.

Sociology Careers in NE

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Managers 11% $96,360
Sociologists 0% $0
Sociology Professors 0% $69,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
General Social Sciences 243
Political Science & Government 222
Economics 111
Anthropology 50
International Relations & Security 34
Other Social Sciences 22
Geography & Cartography 20
Criminology 7

View all majors related to Sociology

View Nationwide Sociology Report

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