University Of Nebraska Medical Center is found in Omaha, Nebraska. 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, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
Admission to University Of Nebraska Medical Center is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,995 in 2005 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
Admissions Phone: (402) 559-6468
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 559-4199
http://www.unmc.edu
University Of Nebraska Medical Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 836 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist, radiographyer, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, cytotechnologist, nuclear medical tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 302 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 259 | medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry, public health, oral pathology, medical preparatory, dental clinical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 110 | physical therapy |
| Science | 21 | biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, cell biology and anatomy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietitian |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska Medical Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 685 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 463 | 9 |
| First-professional degree | 215 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 138 | 10 |
| First-professional certificate | 14 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Nebraska Medical Center had a total enrollment of 2,995 students (2,746 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 29% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| First Professional | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 559-6468
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska Medical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 689500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 559-4199
University Of Nebraska Medical Center has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $112,130 | 3 | $107,204 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 22 | $80,791 | 25 | $79,160 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $72,031 | 35 | $64,509 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $46,222 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 52 | $85,405 | 72 | $69,469 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | $59,716 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 15 | $47,948 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 17 | $42,065 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 36 | $46,854 |
*: 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 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)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
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
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 degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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