by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Nebraska Medical Center Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs UNMC offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 1,618 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Nebraska Medical Center took the #114 spot. This places the school in the Top 10% of the country for overall quality. UNMC received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking. UNMC also ranked #1 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska.
UNMC was ranked #141 in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 892 schools that were included in the ranking. UNMC also ranked #2 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Nebraska.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUNMC ranked #66 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, UNMC took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Nebraska.
University of Nebraska Medical Center was the school of choice for 3,017 graduate students in the last year for which we have data. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 66.8% of the total graduate students at UNMC are women and 33.2% are men.
About 18.9% of the graduate students who attend UNMC are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at UNMC. Around 10.9% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UNMC who borrowed carries a median debt of $20,905.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UNMC is $119,335.
After earning their professional degree from UNMC, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $158,574.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at UNMC with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $203,229 |
| Dentistry | $169,043 |
| Allied Health Professions | $134,868 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $130,842 |
| Nursing | $119,699 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $75,497 |
| Public Health | $74,139 |
University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution situated in Omaha, Nebraska. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Contact details for UNMC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 42nd & Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68198-7815 |
| Phone: | 402-559-4000 |
| Website: | www.unmc.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/unmcedu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/unmc |
17.1% of the graduate students at University of Nebraska Medical Center took at least one class online. Approximately 15.4% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 83 | $134,868 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 2 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 17 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 5 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 17 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 11 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 36 | $119,699 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 7 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 20 | — |
| Public Health | 83 | $74,139 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
| Other Biological Sciences | 58 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 | — |
| Public Health | 6 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 21 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 1 | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 26 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 58 | $169,043 |
| Medicine | 128 | $203,229 |
| Nursing | 45 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 45 | $130,842 |
| Public Health | 4 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 93 | $75,497 |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 13 | — |
| Nursing | 6 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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