Areas of Study

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Agriculture & Life Sciences

Scientist in Field

A leader in agricultural research and education, NU offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as certificate programs. Areas include applied science, meat culinology, food safety, entomology and natural resources management. Or choose the Agribusiness specialization within our MBA degree.

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Architecture, Design & Planning

Interior Designers

The University of Nebraska offers a highly ranked master’s degree in architecture with a specialization in interior design.

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Business

Business Team

Expand your career options with our highly regarded MBA program, offered with specializations in accounting, agribuiness, finance and international business, or complete your undergraduate degree with a bachelor’s in business.

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Computer Science

IT Workers

Bachelor’s degrees in management information systems and information technology and a graduate certificate in information assurance open new career options in this rapidly growing field.

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Education

Teacher in Class

We’ve been teaching the next generation of teachers for more than 100 years. We offer online degrees and certificates in K-12 and higher education, educational administration, library science, special education and a wide range of specializations to enhance your teaching career.

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Engineering

Engineers in office

Earn a master’s of engineering to expand your career options.

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Family & Consumer Science

Family Financial Planning

Three master’s degree options in child, youth and family studies offer an opportunity to specialize in family financial planning, youth development or family and consumer sciences. Also available:  a graduate certificate in family financial planning.

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General Studies

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Our bachelor’s of general studies degrees are available with four high-demand specializations: nonprofit management, library science, information technology and management information systems. Finish your bachelor’s degree equipped for a new career.

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Health Sciences

Dietitian

Registered dieticians and allied health professionals are in high demand, and our programs will give you the preparation you need, with master’s degrees in dietetics, clinical perfusion and physician assistant, and bachelor’s degree programs in radiation science and clinical laboratory science.

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Humanities & Arts

Clothing Sketch

Hone your creative talent with a master’s of fine arts in creative writing or a master’s in textiles, clothing and design with an emphasis in quilt studies.  Unique programs with extensive hands-on experience.

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Journalism & Communications

Woman in Office

Working professionals in the news media, advertising, corporate communications or related fields will benefit from the master’s of journalism with an emphasis in advertising, broadcast, news/editorial or professional communications. Also available: a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications.

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Library Sciences

Librarian

Programs include bachelor’s degrees in library science, master’s degrees in reading, instructional technology and elementary and secondary education with library science endorsements, and undergraduate and graduate endorsements in school library media.

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Natural & Physical Sciences

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Master’s degrees in biology and entomology are ideal for science teachers, researchers and others who want to expand their knowledge of the natural sciences.

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Public Administration & Community Service

City Planners

Our highly ranked master’s of public administration, with concentrations in aviation administration, local government, public management or public works, is designed for those who wish to work in the public sector. Also available are a master’s in urban studies and a bachelor’s in non-profit management.  All offer extensive experiential learning opportunities.

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Social Sciences

Supreme Court

Master’s degrees in history or political science enhance teaching credentials or help prepare you for a career in public service, government and related fields.

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