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Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska

In <nil>, 1,662 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NE.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Nebraska

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,331
Associate Degree 279
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 79.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Nebraska

23,510 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Nebraska

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $64,470 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Nebraska that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,750 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Graduates earn an average $64,185 after graduation. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,735 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,761 after graduation. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Creighton. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

An average student at Nebraska Methodist College will pay a net price of $22,315. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,180 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,044 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Clarkson College. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
744 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,792. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,699 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,011 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,294. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,416 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Community College will pay a net price of $8,818. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,709 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $4,915. Graduates earn an average $34,253 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,309 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,551 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

An average student at NWU will pay a net price of $24,817. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

Registered Nursing Careers in NE

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Registered Nurses 12% $62,730
Nursing Instructors and Professors 5% $65,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Family Practice Nursing 105
Nursing Practice 87
Nursing Administration 66
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 14
Nursing Research & Other 9
Adult Health Nursing 8
Nursing Science 8

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