by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Nebraska-Lincoln stacks up against peers offering economics.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks competitively among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #212 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
Read more about University of Nebraska-Lincoln tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 71% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from University of Nebraska-Lincoln identified as women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The economics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 71 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 71 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).