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2026 Best General Engineering Schools in Nebraska

1 Colleges in the United States
70 General Engineering Degrees Awarded
$81,704 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general engineering schools.

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Best Schools for General Engineering in Nebraska

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Engineering

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Doane College Crete is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general engineering. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Crete. About 57% of students finish within six years. Doane College Crete awarded about 18 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $53,500 in their early career. Doane College Crete graduates carry a median of $28,802 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Doane College Crete

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #2. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 52 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $109,909 in their early career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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