Best Sociology Schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 4 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 121 recent graduates. Graduates earn $33,323 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in NE

$33,323

NE Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Nebraska

Public Schools (2)

$33,281

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$33,365

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $84 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Sociology Schools in Nebraska, Ranked by Earnings

Doane University

Crete, NE · Private

$34,348

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,611

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 89.5%

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,197

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 86.9%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,913

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 77.1%

Hastings College

Hastings, NE · Private

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,360

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 69.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Nebraska?

Doane University ranks #1 for Sociology in Nebraska with median graduate earnings of $34,348 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Nebraska?

Sociology graduates in Nebraska earn an average of $33,323 within two years of graduation. This is 5% above the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Nebraska?

Hastings College is the most selective Sociology program in Nebraska with an acceptance rate of 69.9%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 80.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $33,365 vs $33,281 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

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.