Find a Job You Really Want In
As incoming college freshmen weigh their options for higher education, one of their primary considerations is the potential impact of their chosen school on future job prospects.
In today’s competitive labor market, securing a job can be challenging, and living expenses continue to rise across the United States.
Nebraska stands out among states for its strong higher education offerings, which include renowned research universities and quality state schools equipped with programs that align with the evolving job market.
With numerous excellent colleges in Nebraska, we sought to identify which institutions best prepare their graduates for employment. Utilizing data from IPEDS and College Scorecard, we compiled a comprehensive list of the top colleges for job placement in Nebraska.
The full rankings can be found below, but first, here are the ten best colleges for jobs in Nebraska:
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Creighton University
- Midland University
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Hastings College
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Wayne State College
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies
- Doane University-Arts & Sciences
For students attending these institutions, the impressive job placement rates are likely no surprise. However, for those considering their options, let’s delve into why these colleges offer some of the best programs in Nebraska.
How We Determined the Best Schools in Nebraska for Jobs
To identify the top colleges, we analyzed College Scorecard Data, focusing on employment rates ten years post-graduation. Our analysis was limited to the 18 public and non-profit four-year institutions in Nebraska offering at least a bachelor’s degree.
We ranked each college based on the percentage of graduates who secured employment, rounding each school’s rating to two decimal places for clarity.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center emerged as the top institution for job placement in Nebraska, boasting the highest percentage of employed graduates.
Best Colleges for Getting a Job in Nebraska
| Rank | College | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | 94.96% |
| 2 | Creighton University | 94.54% |
| 3 | Midland University | 94.31% |
| 4 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 94.28% |
| 5 | Hastings College | 93.8% |
| 6 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 93.25% |
| 7 | Wayne State College | 93.21% |
| 8 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 93.16% |
| 9 | Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | 92.96% |
| 10 | Doane University-Arts & Sciences | 92.96% |
| 11 | Clarkson College | 92.01% |
| 12 | Chadron State College | 91.69% |
| 13 | Bellevue University | 90.91% |
| 14 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 90.81% |
| 15 | Peru State College | 90.79% |
| 16 | Concordia University-Nebraska | 90.02% |
| 17 | College of Saint Mary | 89.26% |
| 18 | Union College | 84.06% |
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
