Top elementary education programs in Nebraska

Education master’s graduates in Nebraska earn a weighted average salary of $47,209 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 5 of the 5 programs available in Nebraska, accounting for 100% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to education. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Nebraska | #5 in Elementary education nationally
Economic score 0.29

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,277

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $15,662

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Nebraska | #75 in Elementary education nationally
Economic score 0.54

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $47,463

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $25,094

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in elementary education in Nebraska?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in elementary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in elementary education earn in Nebraska?

Salary

$47,209

The median master's degree in elementary education graduate earns $47,209 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in elementary education cost in Nebraska?

Net cost

$17,289

The average annual cost of a master's degree in elementary education is $17,289. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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