Nebraska · Biology

Best Biology institutions in Nebraska, ranked by earnings

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
19
offering CIP 26.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
624
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$32,538
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,390
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$50,020
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Union Adventist University
Lincoln Private not-for-profit · Associate degree
$74,5931552%$20,543$30,875
2Bellevue University
Bellevue Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,741733%$29,230$28,031
3University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,8319347%$21,250
4Doane University
Crete Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,302957%$25,103$27,000
5Wayne State College
Wayne Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5383452%$18,761
6Creighton University
Omaha Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,9248383%$27,353$26,959
7Concordia University - Nebraska
Seward Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,7851465%$22,390$27,000
8University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln Public · Bachelor's degree
$24,06316367%$25,342

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
280
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$50,020
median $47,210
Best-paying metro
$59,390
Omaha, NE-IA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Nebraska.

Which Biology program in Nebraska has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Union Adventist University tops the list at $74,593. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Nebraska?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Nebraska is $50,020 (median $47,210), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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