Best History Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 4 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 96 recent graduates. Graduates in Nebraska earn $32,641 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $30,243, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.
4
Schools in NE
$32,641
NE Avg. Earnings
$30,243
National Avg.
607
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: History in Nebraska
Public Schools (3)
$32,641
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
History Schools in Nebraska, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Doane University
Crete, NE · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.5%
#2
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public
$30,650
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,928
Graduates: 44
Acceptance: 77.1%
#3
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Public
$34,704
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,248
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 85.8%
#4
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Public
$32,569
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,453
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 86.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for History in Nebraska?
Doane University ranks #1 for History in Nebraska with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering History programs in the state.
How much do History graduates earn in Nebraska?
History graduates in Nebraska earn an average of $32,641 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.
What is the hardest History school to get into in Nebraska?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the most selective History program in Nebraska with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 84.8%.
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 Economics $55,286 Homeland Security $55,132 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $53,632
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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.