Best Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary programs in Nebraska, ranked by enrollment
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary.
25 schools in Nebraska run programs that feed this job, graduating 2,276 people a year. The job pays a median of $80,960 in Nebraska across about 2,760 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Fields of study in Nebraska that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.
57 programs in Nebraska that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year in Nebraska (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Nebraska page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 51.2306In Nebraska → | 190 | 8.3% | 4 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 2 | CIP 51.2308In Nebraska → | 190 | 8.3% | 3 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 3 | CIP 51.0401In Nebraska → | 167 | 7.3% | 2 | — | — |
| 4 | CIP 51.0907In Nebraska → | 164 | 7.2% | 5 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 5 | CIP 51.2201In Nebraska → | 147 | 6.5% | 7 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 6 | CIP 51.0912In Nebraska → | 139 | 6.1% | 4 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 7 | CIP 51.2001In Nebraska → | 129 | 5.7% | 2 | $48,728 | $23,761 |
| 8 | CIP 51.0904In Nebraska → | 85 | 3.7% | 7 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 9 | CIP 51.0911In Nebraska → | 80 | 3.5% | 3 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 10 | CIP 51.0801In Nebraska → | 70 | 3.1% | 3 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 11 | CIP 51.0909In Nebraska → | 58 | 2.5% | 4 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 12 | CIP 51.0999In Nebraska → | 55 | 2.4% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 13 | CIP 51.0601In Nebraska → | 54 | 2.4% | 3 | $28,924 | $10,782 |
| 14 | CIP 51.0908In Nebraska → | 53 | 2.3% | 4 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 15 | CIP 51.0201In Nebraska → | 50 | 2.2% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 16 | CIP 51.0203In Nebraska → | 44 | 1.9% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 17 | CIP 01.8301In Nebraska → | 43 | 1.9% | 3 | $33,581 | $14,171 |
| 18 | CIP 51.0910In Nebraska → | 43 | 1.9% | 3 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 19 | CIP 51.0204In Nebraska → | 41 | 1.8% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 20 | CIP 51.0913In Nebraska → | 41 | 1.8% | 4 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 21 | CIP 51.0602In Nebraska → | 38 | 1.7% | 3 | $28,924 | $10,782 |
| 22 | CIP 51.1005In Nebraska → | 36 | 1.6% | 1 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 23 | CIP 51.1501In Nebraska → | 33 | 1.4% | 4 | $37,335 | $22,861 |
| 24 | CIP 51.0805In Nebraska → | 30 | 1.3% | 2 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 25 | Gerontologymain feeder CIP 30.1101In Nebraska → | 27 | 1.2% | 1 | $37,623 | $25,986 |
| 26 | CIP 51.1004In Nebraska → | 27 | 1.2% | 5 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 27 | CIP 51.3501In Nebraska → | 26 | 1.1% | 2 | $20,079 | $8,792 |
| 28 | CIP 51.0803In Nebraska → | 24 | 1.1% | 2 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 29 | CIP 26.0913In Nebraska → | 22 | 1.0% | 1 | $31,146 | $23,384 |
| 30 | CIP 51.1001In Nebraska → | 22 | 1.0% | 1 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 31 | CIP 51.0906In Nebraska → | 21 | 0.9% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 32 | CIP 51.1002In Nebraska → | 17 | 0.7% | 1 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 33 | CIP 51.2004In Nebraska → | 14 | 0.6% | 1 | $48,728 | $23,761 |
| 34 | CIP 26.1102In Nebraska → | 11 | 0.5% | 1 | $72,338 | $18,500 |
| 35 | CIP 26.0403In Nebraska → | 9 | 0.4% | 1 | $35,393 | $19,961 |
| 36 | CIP 51.2205In Nebraska → | 9 | 0.4% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 37 | CIP 51.2207In Nebraska → | 7 | 0.3% | 3 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 38 | CIP 51.0901In Nebraska → | 6 | 0.3% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 39 | CIP 30.1901In Nebraska → | 5 | 0.2% | 1 | $30,508 | $24,586 |
| 40 | CIP 51.0202In Nebraska → | 5 | 0.2% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 41 | CIP 51.0920In Nebraska → | 5 | 0.2% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 42 | CIP 51.2301In Nebraska → | 5 | 0.2% | 1 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 43 | CIP 26.1003In Nebraska → | 4 | 0.2% | 1 | $39,202 | $18,000 |
| 44 | CIP 26.1309In Nebraska → | 4 | 0.2% | 1 | $29,460 | $23,480 |
| 45 | CIP 51.0509In Nebraska → | 4 | 0.2% | 1 | $195,650 | — |
| 46 | CIP 51.0506In Nebraska → | 3 | 0.1% | 1 | $195,650 | — |
| 47 | CIP 51.0508In Nebraska → | 3 | 0.1% | 1 | $195,650 | — |
| 48 | CIP 51.2010In Nebraska → | 3 | 0.1% | 1 | $48,728 | $23,761 |
| 49 | CIP 51.2299In Nebraska → | 3 | 0.1% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 50 | CIP 51.0510In Nebraska → | 2 | 0.1% | 1 | $195,650 | — |
| 51 | CIP 51.0917In Nebraska → | 2 | 0.1% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 52 | CIP 26.1001In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $39,202 | $18,000 |
| 53 | CIP 51.0501In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $195,650 | — |
| 54 | CIP 51.2202In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 55 | CIP 51.2208In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 56 | CIP 51.2209In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 57 | CIP 51.2213In Nebraska → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
Top 25 schools in Nebraska
Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 6 of the 25 schools in this state.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Public · 26 feeder programs | 590 | Public Health, General | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Creighton University Omaha, NE Private not-for-profit · 13 feeder programs | 515 | Occupational Therapy/Therapist | — | 83% | $27,353 | 80% |
| 3 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE Public · 10 feeder programs | 173 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $48,917 | 38% | — | — |
| 4 | Central Community College Grand Island, NE Public · 7 feeder programs | 128 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $53,860 | 48% | — | — |
| 5 | Clarkson College Omaha, NE Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 113 | Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | $52,966 | 47% | $17,156 | 78% |
| 6 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE Public · 2 feeder programs | 105 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | — | 58% | — | 89% |
| 7 | University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE Public · 6 feeder programs | 103 | Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | — | 67% | — | 87% |
| 8 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Public · 4 feeder programs | 85 | Gerontology | — | 47% | — | 87% |
| 9 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 81 | Occupational Therapy/Therapist | — | 60% | $19,033 | 73% |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE Public · 4 feeder programs | 58 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | — | 29% | — | — |
| 11 | College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 46 | Physical Therapy/Therapist | — | 61% | $14,629 | 45% |
| 12 | Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff, NE Public · 7 feeder programs | 45 | Blood Bank Technology Specialist | — | 37% | — | — |
| 13 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Public · 5 feeder programs | 44 | Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | — | 56% | — | — |
| 14 | Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 43 | Physician Associate/Assistant | — | 52% | $20,543 | 100% |
| 15 | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Curtis, NE Public · 1 feeder programs | 34 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $32,793 | 61% | — | — |
| 16 | Mid - Plains Community College North Platte, NE Public · 3 feeder programs | 25 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | — | 54% | — | — |
| 17 | Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE Private for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 24 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $26,005 | 80% | $20,862 | — |
| 18 | Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 17 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $60,447 | 70% | $25,346 | 67% |
| 19 | CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha, NE Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 13 | Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Concordia University - Nebraska Seward, NE Private not-for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 12 | Public Health, General | — | 65% | $22,390 | 86% |
| 21 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 9 | Athletic Training/Trainer | — | 66% | $22,225 | 80% |
| 22 | Midland University Fremont, NE Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 7 | Athletic Training/Trainer | — | 42% | $23,162 | 66% |
| 23 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 3 | Public Health, General | — | 33% | $29,230 | — |
| 24 | Myotherapy Institute Lincoln, NE Private for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 2 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | — | 100% | $32,278 | — |
| 25 | Doane University Crete, NE Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 1 | Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | — | 57% | $25,103 | 98% |
All 25 schools in Nebraska
Every school in Nebraska with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.
| School | City | Control | Graduates / yr | Feeder programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Public | 590 | 26 |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Private not-for-profit | 515 | 13 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | Public | 173 | 10 |
| Central Community College | Grand Island | Public | 128 | 7 |
| Clarkson College | Omaha | Private not-for-profit | 113 | 1 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | Public | 105 | 2 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln | Public | 103 | 6 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | Public | 85 | 4 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha | Private not-for-profit | 81 | 5 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha | Public | 58 | 4 |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha | Private not-for-profit | 46 | 3 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff | Public | 45 | 7 |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk | Public | 44 | 5 |
| Union Adventist University | Lincoln | Private not-for-profit | 43 | 5 |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis | Public | 34 | 1 |
What health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn in Nebraska
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
U.S. median $107,310. Nebraska pays below the national figure.
Concentrated here: Nebraska employs more of this job per worker than the U.S. average.
Metro areas in Nebraska
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.
How to get in
The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary page.
How to become a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary
Job zone 5 of 5 · SVP 8.0 and above- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience needed
- Less than 5 years
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Top skills
The same job in other states
Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.
Related careers in Nebraska
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 25 majors mapped to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary23 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 01.8001Veterinary Medicine
- 01.8101Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
- 01.8102Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine
- 01.8103Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- 01.8104Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine
- 01.8105Veterinary Anatomy(no graduates reported)
- 01.8106Veterinary Infectious Diseases
- 01.8107Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology
- 01.8108Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology
- 01.8109Veterinary Physiology
- 01.8110Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
- 01.8111Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology(no graduates reported)
- 01.8199Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other
- 01.8301Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- 13.1327Health Occupations Teacher Education
- 26.0401Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- 26.0403Anatomy
- 26.0404Developmental Biology and Embryology
- 26.0503Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- 26.0913Biomechanics
- 26.0999Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
- 26.1001Pharmacology
- 26.1002Molecular Pharmacology
- 26.1003Neuropharmacology
- 26.1004Toxicology
Common questions
Answers for people weighing health specialties teachers, postsecondary programs in Nebraska.
What degree do you need to become a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary?+
Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Occupational Therapy/Therapist, which awarded 190 degrees in Nebraska in 2024-25, 8.3% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 57 programs to this occupation. The largest are Allied Health Diagnostic, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Public Health, Dentistry, plus 16 more. Together they graduate about 2,276 people a year in Nebraska.
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn in Nebraska?+
The median is $80,960 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 24.6% below the U.S. median of $107,310. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for health specialties teachers, postsecondary growing?+
BLS projects a +17.3% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, much faster than average, with roughly 27,400 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career in Nebraska?+
25 institutions in Nebraska reported graduates from at least one of the 57 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do health specialties teachers, postsecondary work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 25-1071.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024–25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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