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 is in the top 10% of the country for engineering. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in general engineering.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $97,570 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $89,427.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in engineering from UNL. About 10% of these graduates were women and the other 90% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% 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 master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 151 |
| Civil Engineering | 130 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Electrical Engineering | 74 |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 |
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