Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to other colleges that offer education.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #269 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 267 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $52,075 a year. This is lower than $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, education graduates take on a median debt of $24,376 in student loans. This is higher than $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of education master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
This education program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 173 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 91 |
| Educational Administration | 77 |
| Special Education | 48 |
| Educational Assessment | 27 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 24 |
| Other Education | 13 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |