Liberal Arts Schools
In Omaha, Nebraska
Liberal Arts faculty can choose to work at one of 5 liberal arts schools in Omaha. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the liberal arts academic community in Omaha, and the future trends. Academia in liberal arts includes liberal arts training at the following levels:
- Liberal Arts Certificate
- Associates degree in Liberal Arts
- Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts
- Masters degree in Liberal Arts
Statistics
Professional Trends
Omaha Vs. Nebraska Liberal Arts Employment
| Omaha | 120 |
| Nebraska | 330 |
Exactly 120 of Nebraska's 330 liberal arts professionals work in Omaha. The number of liberal arts professionals in Omaha has shrunk by 76% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of liberal arts professionals in Omaha has decreased, overall employment in Omaha has increased.
Omaha Vs. Nebraska Liberal Arts employment growth
| 780 | 360 | 390 | 330 | 330 |
| 500 | 110 | 120 | 90 | 120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Nebraska
- Dark Yellow: Omaha
Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Omaha
| $42,220 | $45,850 | $51,670 | $58,800 | $56,930 |
| $37,010 | $37,750 | $38,640 | $40,000 | $41,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Omaha
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Omaha
As the number of liberal arts professionals in Omaha has shrunk, salaries for liberal arts professionals have increased. In 2010 Omaha liberal arts professionals earned an average yearly salary of $56,930. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for liberal arts professionals in Omaha was $42,220 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Omaha.
Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Omaha
10th percentile |
$34,560 |
25th percentile |
$42,330 |
50th percentile |
$53,820 |
75th percentile |
$69,980 |
90th percentile |
$87,300 |
Omaha liberal arts professionals earn a median yearly salary of $53,820. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,560 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 153% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Omaha
Music |
$38,490 |
English |
$53,620 |
Liberal Arts |
$56,930 |
Math |
$60,590 |
Liberal arts professional salaries in Omaha are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Liberal Arts schools in Omaha
Many of Omaha's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited liberal arts schools in the city.
Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Omaha
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 11 |
Omaha's liberal arts schools offer 11 liberal arts degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Omaha
associate |
322 |
bachelor |
94 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 424 |
Approximately 424 students graduated from liberal arts courses in 2010.