University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
36
Average class size
50%
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.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
163
10-19
368
20-29
444
30-39
237
40-49
162
50-99
203
100+
146
Honors Programs
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Nebraska'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-Lincoln:
86%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $59,309. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$59,309
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Nebraska-Lincoln's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Finance, General
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
131.4
158.52
185.64
212.76
239.88
267
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 83
- Food Science 50
- Agronomy and Crop Science 46
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 46
- Agricultural Economics 29
- Pre-Veterinary Studies 19
- Agricultural Mechanization, General 17
- Agriculture, General 15
- Agriculture, General 15
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 15
- Soil Science and Agronomy, General 13
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping 13
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 10
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 3
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 2
- Range Science and Management 2
- Horticultural Science 2
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 2
- Turf and Turfgrass Management 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 69
- Interior Architecture 35
- Landscape Architecture 5
Area
- Women's Studies 5
- Women's Studies 3
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 142
- Biochemistry 87
- Microbiology, General 19
- Entomology 8
- Microbiology, General 5
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
- Botany/Plant Biology 3
- Biochemistry 1
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 267
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 185
- Finance, General 175
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 83
- Actuarial Science 44
- Accounting 43
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 33
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 30
- Construction Management, General 27
- Business Administration and Management, General 25
- Finance, General 21
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 5
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 141
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 141
- Sports Communication 54
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 36
- Journalism, Other 32
- Broadcast Journalism 24
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
- Broadcast Journalism 13
- Sports Communication 9
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
- Journalism, Other 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 115
- Computer Science 1
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 106
- Secondary Education and Teaching 46
- Agricultural Teacher Education 25
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 24
- Music Teacher Education 21
- Secondary Education and Teaching 13
- Social Science Teacher Education 8
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 6
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
- French Language Teacher Education 1
- Chemistry Teacher Education 1
- Mathematics Teacher Education 1
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 1
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 108
- Civil Engineering, General 71
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 45
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering 43
- Computer Software Engineering 37
- Computer Engineering, General 33
- Chemical Engineering 26
- Architectural Engineering 26
- Agricultural Engineering 5
- Construction Engineering 4
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
- Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 63
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 45
- English Language and Literature, General 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other 154
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 152
- Apparel and Textiles, General 13
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 19
- German Language and Literature 4
- German Language and Literature 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- French Language and Literature 4
- French Language and Literature 2
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- Russian Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 46
- Athletic Training/Trainer 8
- Pre-Dentistry Studies 1
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
History
- History, General 37
- History, General 10
Homeland Security
- Forensic Science and Technology 38
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 4
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 38
- Mathematics, General 12
- Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies 19
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 8
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 8
- International/Globalization Studies 6
- Data Science, General 3
- Data Science, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 62
- Environmental Studies 22
- Urban Forestry 6
- Environmental Studies 2
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 9
- Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 26
- Physics, General 6
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 2
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Physics, General 1
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 246
- Psychology, General 22
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 80
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 49
- Anthropology, General 23
- Political Science and Government, General 15
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 14
- Sociology, General 14
- Geography 7
- Anthropology, General 4
- Sociology, General 3
- Geography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 54
- Music, General 26
- Digital Arts 23
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 21
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 11
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
- Dance, General 4
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Acting 0
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