Educational Attainment
About 33% of Nebraska adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, close to the national figure.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NE).
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher (%) | 33 | 34.3 |
- •The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the state's flagship research institution.
Schools
Nebraska has about 1,000 public schools spread across roughly 245 school districts, many of them small rural districts.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
- •Nebraska has one of the highest numbers of school districts per capita in the country due to its many rural communities.
Universities
The University of Nebraska system, led by UNL and the Omaha medical centre, dominates higher education in the state.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
Nebraska's public high school graduation rate is about 90%, above the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate (%) | 90 | 87 |
- •Nebraska's graduation rate has remained consistently above the national average for over a decade.
Student Enrollment
Nebraska's public K-12 schools enroll about 330,000 students statewide.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
- •Omaha Public Schools is by far the largest school district in Nebraska.
Student-Teacher Ratios
Nebraska's average student-teacher ratio is about 13.5 to 1, better than the national average.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5 | 15.5 |
- •Nebraska's many small rural districts help keep class sizes and student-teacher ratios low.