Nebraska · Law

Best Law institutions in Nebraska, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
304
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,353
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$127,010
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Law in Nebraska

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln Public
15567%
2Creighton University
Omaha Private not-for-profit
14983%$27,353

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
3,470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$127,010
median $104,970
Best-paying metro
$143,440
Omaha, NE-IA

Related careers

Lawyers
$127,010 avg · 3,470 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$188,500 avg · 160 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$57,420 avg · 100 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$127,280 avg · 30 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Nebraska.

How much do Lawyers earn in Nebraska?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Nebraska is $127,010 (median $104,970), across about 3,470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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