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Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 3
Best Value Nebraska #2 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #243 of 466

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 3
Best Value Nebraska #2 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #243 of 466

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 3
Best Value Nebraska #2 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #243 of 466

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,084

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

This Economics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Quantitative Economics 71

Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726

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