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Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 1,571 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 1,225
Associate Degree 265
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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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
3,699 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,076 a year. An average student at Creighton will pay a net price of $31,218.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,169 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 95% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,147.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
778 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Saint Mary grads earn an average salary of $47,387.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Southeast Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,005. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,190.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,170 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,468 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,802 after graduation. 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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