University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Location and Contact Information
987815 Nebraska Medical CtrOmaha, NE 68198-7815
USA
Main Tel: (402) 559-3937
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, also referred to as UNMC, is located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The university was established in the year 1880 as a private medical college. UNMC is the largest medical center in the surrounding area of Nebraska and Iowa. Students are offered degree programs through the following academic divisions:
- College of Dentistry
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- School of Allied Health Professions
Students of the University of Nebraska Medical Center are involved in various student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Alpha Omega Alpha, American Medical Association, Graduate Student Association, Rho Chi Honor Society, and Student National Medical Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
University Of Nebraska Medical Center participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Nebraska Medical Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rush University | Chicago, IL | 1,731 |
| 2 | Midwestern University | Glendale, AZ | 1,787 |
| 3 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 4 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | 2,311 |
| 5 | Nazareth College | Rochester, NY | 3,250 |
| 6 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 7 | Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | 2,250 |
| 8 | Alma College | Alma, MI | 1,382 |
| 9 | Auburn University Main Campus | Auburn University, AL | 24,530 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | 11,965 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 343 | 9 |
| First-professional degree | 223 | 3 |
| Master | 176 | 14 |
| Doctorate | 83 | 12 |
| First-professional certificate | 15 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 202 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 429 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 255 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,194 in 2009-2010 (1,653 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 29% of enrolled students, graduate students are 43%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 27%.
Students under 25 years old represent 42% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Nebraska Medical Center offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
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
- 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
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Environmental Toxicology
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist