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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #71 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 586 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 166 students received their master’s degree in education from UNL. This makes it the #261 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 64 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 284 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Education from UNL in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNL does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 education majors earned their master's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 181 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 116 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Special Education | 56 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 45 |
| Educational Assessment | 28 |
| Other Education | 16 |
| Teaching English or French | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.