Nebraska · Criminology

Best Criminology institutions in Nebraska, ranked by earnings

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
12
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,225
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Criminology in Nebraska

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Hastings College
Hastings Private not-for-profit
1049%$20,424
2Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln Private not-for-profit
266%$22,225

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Sociologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Criminology programs in Nebraska.

What is the focus of the Criminology program?+

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime and deviant behavior, situated within the field of social sciences. This program draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law, making it ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

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

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