University of Nebraska Omaha
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How strong are the academics at University of Nebraska Omaha?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
277
10-19
575
20-29
608
30-39
357
40-49
123
50-99
57
100+
19

Honors Programs

University of Nebraska Omaha has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on University of Nebraska at Omaha's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Nebraska Omaha:

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Nebraska Omaha's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

General Studies
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
61.2
110.16
159.12
208.08
257.04
306

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Latin American Studies 3
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 114
  • Neuroscience 20
  • Biotechnology 17
  • Biomechanics 13
  • Bioinformatics 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 78
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 76
  • Accounting 61
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 40
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 25
  • Real Estate 23
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 23
  • Small Business Administration/Management 21
  • Finance, General 13
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
  • Investments and Securities 11
  • Business/Managerial Economics 8
  • Business Statistics 3
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 46
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 25
  • Broadcast Journalism 0
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 102
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 51
  • Information Science/Studies 48
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 88
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 64
  • Music Teacher Education 15
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 12
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 11
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 24
  • Creative Writing 11
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 11
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health, General 30
  • Holistic/Integrative Health 21
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 24
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 235
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 38
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 306
Library Science
  • Library and Information Science 29
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 50
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 20
  • Gerontology 11
  • Natural Sciences 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 36
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 8
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 10
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 128
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 52
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 45
  • Sociology, General 26
  • Economics, General 8
  • Geography 8
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 51
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 58
  • Music, General 26
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
  • Music Performance, General 10
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4

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