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.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
27%
4-year grad rate

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 15:1. 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
309
10-19
587
20-29
582
30-39
341
40-49
130
50-99
61
100+
17

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:

78%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
49%
6-year grad rate

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
Computer Science
Elementary Education and Teaching
58.4
114.32
170.24
226.16
282.08
338

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Latin American Studies 6
  • Latin American Studies 2
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 88
  • Neuroscience 32
  • Biotechnology 22
  • Biomechanics 8
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
  • Bioinformatics 3
  • Neuroscience 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 86
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 77
  • Accounting 71
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 48
  • Finance, General 30
  • Small Business Administration/Management 23
  • Real Estate 22
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 21
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 19
  • Business/Managerial Economics 9
  • Business Statistics 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
  • Investments and Securities 4
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 38
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 37
  • Broadcast Journalism 0
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 109
  • Information Science/Studies 40
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 38
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 5
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 105
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 65
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 30
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 22
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 12
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • Creative Writing 11
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 13
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 8
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Holistic/Integrative Health 29
  • Public Health, General 25
  • Holistic/Integrative Health 2
History
  • History, General 17
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 208
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 34
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 338
Library Science
  • Library and Information Science 17
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 28
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 17
  • Gerontology 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
  • Natural Sciences 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Gerontology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 27
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 69
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 5
  • Philosophy 4
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 16
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 11
  • Physics, General 4
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 173
  • Psychology, General 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 32
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 29
  • Sociology, General 19
  • Geography 8
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
  • Geography 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 38
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 49
  • Music, General 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
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