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Economics Schools in Nebraska

111 students earned Economics degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 12th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Nebraska

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 5,280 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $81,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 6 colleges in Nebraska that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,013. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,984 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

In their early career, Doane Crete grads earn an average salary of $42,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,440.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

In their early career, NWU grads earn an average salary of $42,802. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,295. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Hastings College

Hastings
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,340.

Economics Careers in NE

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $51,290
Managers 11% $96,360
Economics Professors 9% $96,080
Economists 0% $73,530

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