Economics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

If you are interested in studying economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a total student population of 25,108. Of the 1,432 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2021, 37 of them were economics majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.

UNL Economics Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
• Master’s Degree in Economics
• Doctorate Degree in Economics

UNL Economics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks economics programs across the country. The following shows how UNL performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The economics major at UNL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
	19
	91
	118
	125
	127
	191
	209
	369
	531

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNL. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Earnings of UNL Economics Graduates

The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $44,084. This is less than $45,868, which is the national average of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

Economics Student Demographics at UNL

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

UNL Economics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 37 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in economics from UNL in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in economics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	18
International Students	16
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

UNL Economics Master’s Program

Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UNL in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.

Of the students who received a economics master's degree from UNL, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in economics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

UNL also has a doctoral program available in economics. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Economics

The following economics concentations are available at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
General Economics	41

Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NE, the home state for University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Occupation	Jobs in NE	Average Salary in NE
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	3,180	$54,390
Managers	1,700	$101,380
Survey Researchers	260	$34,230
Economics Professors	110	$99,920
Economists	30	$81,010

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By (NONE LISTED, JUST A WEBSITE) www.mawhamba.net under License

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