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Registered Nursing Schools in Nebraska

1,571 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

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

There are 23,510 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $64,470, compared to a typical salary of $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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 2 to 1. Graduates earn an average $60,172 after graduation. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

An average student at Creighton will pay a net price of $31,218. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,076 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Nebraska Methodist College will pay a net price of $24,108. In their early career, Nebraska Methodist College grads earn an average salary of $55,182.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,147. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Bryan College of Health Sciences. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Saint Mary. In their early career, Saint Mary grads earn an average salary of $47,387. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,345.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $4,315. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,170 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,468 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,069.

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

This private school has an average net price of $26,295. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $42,802 after graduation.

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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