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University of Nebraska Medical Center, also referred to as UNMC, is located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1880 as a private medical college. UNMC is among the largest medical centers in Iowa and Nebraska. The university has other campuses located in Lincoln, Kearney, and Scottsbluff. The university comprises of the following five degree-granting academic colleges and one school:
UNMC is home to a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Alpha Omega Alpha, Organization of Student Representatives, Rho Chi Honor Society, Student Senate, American Medical Student Association, and Academy of Students of Pharmacy.
University Of Nebraska Medical Center is found in Omaha, NE. Omaha is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Nebraska Medical Center.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to University Of Nebraska Medical Center is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University Of Nebraska Medical Center has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,128 in 2007 at University Of Nebraska Medical Center.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To improve the health of Nebraskans through premier educational programs, innovative research, the highest quality patient care and outreach to underserved populations."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
987815 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7815
General Phone: (402) 559-3937
http://www.unmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 380 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 257 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, medical preparatory, pharmaceutical chemistry, oral pathology, public health, medical physics, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 136 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist, radiographer, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, perfusion tech, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | physical therapy |
| Science | 29 | biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology, cell biology and anatomy, physiology, oncology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 402 | 9 |
| First-professional degree | 226 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 75 | 10 |
| First-professional certificate | 14 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Nebraska Medical Center had a total enrollment of 3,128 students (2,857 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| First Professional | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 35% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska Medical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 689500)
University Of Nebraska Medical Center has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 153 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 229 | 137 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 89 | 128 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $127,420 | 5 | $126,941 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $93,004 | 25 | $88,111 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 27 | $81,270 | 49 | $71,695 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $67,892 | 11 | $57,498 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 69 | $96,299 | 90 | $77,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $68,018 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 12 | $53,783 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 21 | $47,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 37 | $52,276 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health/Medical Physics
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Nebraska Medical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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