by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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UNL was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in general engineering.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UNL. This makes it the #29 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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UNL does not offer an online option for its engineering 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.
Graduates of the master's engineering program at UNL make a median salary of $109,909. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $102,396.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from UNL in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 162 |
| Civil Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Electrical Engineering | 68 |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 |
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