Best Economics Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 2 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 56 recent graduates. Graduates in Nebraska earn $55,286 on average within two years — 14% above the national average of $48,383, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.
2
Schools in NE
$55,286
NE Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Economics in Nebraska
Public Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$55,286
avg. 2yr earnings
Economics Schools in Nebraska, Ranked by Earnings
#1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,084
Graduates: 24
Acceptance: 77.1%
#2
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · Private
$55,286
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $47,149
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 72.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Economics in Nebraska?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #1 for Economics in Nebraska with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in Nebraska?
Economics graduates in Nebraska earn an average of $55,286 within two years of graduation. This is 14% above the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Nebraska?
Creighton University is the most selective Economics program in Nebraska with an acceptance rate of 72.3%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 74.7%.
Other Popular Majors in Nebraska
Computer Engineering $72,325 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,339 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $64,493 Civil Engineering $59,726 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,534 Homeland Security $55,132 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $53,632 Information Science/Studies $51,899
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.