Campus Degree Options in Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska Schools Can Help You Get the Most from Nebraska's Job Market

Nebraska's economy is divided between it substantial rural areas and its big cities, where the economy is fairly broad, offering a job market for most occupations. According to Nebraska's Department of Economic Development, Cost of Living, Real GDP in Nebraska declined 0.3 percent in 2009, comparing favorably against a GDP of -1.2 percent for the Plains region and -2.1 percent for the U.S. as a whole. Nebraska's unemployment rate of only 4.7 percent is positive compared to a rate of 9.6 percent nationally in October 2010.

Nebraska's Job Market

Much of Nebraska's area comprises agriculturally productive prairie land. Nebraska has a low population density with most of its population concentrated in big cities such as Omaha and the capital Lincoln. Farming and ranching are a significant part of Nebraska's economy. Tourism also contributes to Nebraska's economy, thanks mainly to its national parks and historic trails and monuments. Other industries that are important to Nebraska's economy include manufacturing, information technology, and telecommunications. Five Fortune 500 corporations are located in Omaha, the largest of which is the insurance giant Berkshire Hathaway.

The non-farm industries employing the most people in Nebraska in October 2010 were:

Trade, Transportation & Utilities: 194,700
Government: 169,200
Education & Health Services: 138,700

Those with the largest growth in employment in the year to October 2010 were:

Education & Health Services: 2.5 percent
Other Services: 2.2 percent
Professional & Business Services: 1.5 percent

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for the U.S. was $43,460 in May 2009, while in Nebraska it was $37,310. However, Nebraska's cost of living is below average in all major categories, so you get more for your money in Nebraska.

How Nebraska Schools Could Help You in the Job Market

Almost half of all new jobs in the decade 2008-2018 are expected to require a postsecondary degree or other award. Check out Nebraska schools to find the degree that could lead to the Nebraska career for you.

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University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

BS in Business/Public Sector
BS in Business/Project Management
BS in Business/Human Resource Management

BS in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA - Energy Management

National American University

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

Medical Assisting
Applied Information Technology
Criminal Justice

Business Administration Emphasis Financial Management
Information Technology

Wright Career College

Start your path to a degree with Wright Career College. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Insurance Coding.

Medical Insurance Coding

Health Care Administration

ITT Technical Institute

The ITT Technical Institutes offer programs in some of today's hottest technical areas. With over 100 locations nationwide and several online programs available, the ITT Techs are one of the leading providers of technology education. Each ITT Tech offers convenient class schedules and Career Services are offered to help you find a job.