Career Fair Statistics

Every academic year, Career Services host a series of career fairs to connect students with employers across a wide range of industries. Here you'll find key statistics highlighting employer participation, student attendance and other information reflecting the growing impact and reach of these events.

 

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Spring 2025 Fairs

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) Overview

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) Overview

The University Career & Internship Fair is the largest career event of the spring semester. Held over the course of four days, the fair is organized by specific career fields to help students connect with employers in their areas of interest. Here you'll find key information about the entire event as well as day-specific statistics.

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February 18-21, 2025 | Nebraska Unions

Day 1: 42, Day 2: 110, Day 3: 75, Day 4: 81, Day 5: 85
Freshman 642 Sophomore 511 Junior 663 Senior 714 Masters 136 Doctorate 4 Alumni 19
College of Business: 36.36 percent College of Engineering: 21.67 percent College of Education and Human Sciences: 11.72 percent College of Agriculture and School of Natural Resources: 8.80 percent College of Arts and Sciences: 8.13 percent Other Units: 13.30 percent

Employers

Years

Colleges

 

Day 1: Agriculture & Food Systems | Environment & Natural Resources
Day 2: Architecture, Engineering & Construction | Science, Research & Development
Day 3: Marketing & Communications | Management, Human Resources & Sales | Hospitality, Sports, Recreation & Wellness
Day 4: Computing, Software, and Data Analytics | Economics, Banking & Finance | Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law | Community Support & Human Services

UCIF Day 1

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 1 of 4

Day 1 highlights agriculture and food systems, as well as environment and natural resource fields. Below are key statistics from the first day of the fair.

College of Agricultural Sciences Natural Resources: 60.63 percent Graduate Studies: 18.90 percent College of Business: 7.87 percent Other Students: 12.60 percent

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska East Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 42 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 187 students

Top majors:

  • Agribusiness (14.5%)
  • Fisheries and wildlife (6.5%)
  • Agricultural economics, agronomy and animal science (6%)

UCIF Day 2

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 2 of 4

Day 2 highlights architecture, engineering, and construction, as well as science and research fields. Below are key statistics from the second day of the fair.

College of Engineering: 64.07 percent Graduate Studies: 10.58 percent College of Business: 8.64 percent College of Arts Sciences: 6.96 percent Other Students: 9.75 percent

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 110 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 460 students

Top majors:

  • Mechanical engineering (22.5%)
  • Construction management (8%)
  • Electrical engineering (7%)

UCIF Day 3

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 3 of 4

Day 3 highlights marketing and communication, human resources, sales, and management, as well as hospitality, sports, recreation, and wellness fields. Below are key statistics from the third day of the fair.

College of Business: 73.78 percent College of Journalism Mass Communication: 4.67 percent College of Arts Sciences: 4.44 percent Hixson-Lied College of Fine Performing Arts: 4.22 percent College of Education Human Sciences: 3.78 percent Other Students: 9.11 percent

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 75 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 591 students

Top majors:

  • Marketing (24.5%)
  • Management (18%)
  • Business administration (17%)

UCIF Day 4

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 4 of 4

Day 4 highlights computing, software, and data analytics, as well as economics, banking, and finance fields. Day 4 also includes government, public administration, and law, along with community support and human services. Below are key statistics from the fourth day of the fair.

College of Business: 50.08 percent College of Engineering: 24.19 percent College of Arts Sciences: 7.86 percent Graduate Studies: 6.16 percent College of Agricultural Sciences Natural Resources: 3.54 percent Other Students: 8.17 percent

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Friday, February 21, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 81 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 793 students

Top majors:

  • Finance (20%)
  • Computer science (13%)
  • Business administration (11%)

Education Career Fair

Education Career Fair - Meet the Districts

The Education Career Fair gives future educators the chance to connect with representatives from school districts. The fair is the perfect opportunity for students to learn about district openings and other education opportunities.

College of Education Human Sciences: 71.37 percent Graduate Studies: 9.96 percent College of Fine Performing Arts: 9.96 percent College of Arts Sciences: 4.56 percent Other Students: 4.15 percent

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Monday, February 24, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 85 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 301 students

Top majors:

  • Secondary education (31%)
  • Elementary education (23%)
  • Music education (8%)

 

Just-In-Time Fair

Just-In-Time Fair

The Just-In-Time Fair is the final career event of the academic year, held during the spring semester. The fair gives employers looking to fill last-minute job and internship openings a chance to connect with students before the school year ends.

College of Arts Sciences: 25.36 percent College of Engineering: 18.84 percent College of Business: 16.67 percent College of Journalism Mass Communications: 10.14 percent Graduate Studies: 9.42 percent Other Students: 19.57 percent

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Monday, April 24, 2025

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 28 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 138 students

Top majors:

  • Computer science (12%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Advertising and public relations (7%)

 

Fall 2024 Fairs

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) Overview

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) Overview

The University Career & Internship Fair is the largest career event of the fall semester. Held over the course of four days, the fair is organized by specific career fields to help students connect with employers in their areas of interest. Here you'll find key information about the entire event as well as day-specific statistics.

Join us next season!

September 16-19, 2024 | Nebraska Unions

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Freshman 1197 Sophomore 841 Junior 1109 Senior 790 Masters 214 Doctorate 4 Alumni 36
College of Business: 35.69 percent College of Engineering: 34.75 percent College of Agriculture and School of Natural Resources: 9.93 percent College of Arts and Sciences: 5.61 percent Graduate Studies: 5.14 percent Other Units: 8.88 percent

Employers

Years

Colleges

 

UCIF Day 1: Agriculture & Food Systems | Environment & Natural Resources
UCIF Day 2: Architecture, Engineering & Construction  | Science, Research & Development
UCIF Day 3: Computing, Software, and Data Analytics | Economics, Banking & Finance | Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law | Community Support & Human Services
UCIF Day 4: Marketing & Communications | Management, Human Resources & Sales | Hospitality, Sports, Recreation & Wellness

UCIF Day 1

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 1 of 4

Day 1 highlights agriculture and food systems, as well as environment and natural resource fields. Below are key statistics from the first day of the fair.

College of Agricultural Sciences Natural Resources: 68.58 percent Graduate Studies: 14.22 percent College of Engineering: 6.88 percent Other: 10.32 percent

Join us next season!

Monday, September 16, 2024

12-4 pm | Nebraska East Union

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 462 students

Top majors:

  • Agribusiness (17.9%)
  • Animal science (6.9%)
  • Agronomy (6.1%)

UCIF Day 2

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 2

Day 2 highlights architecture, engineering, and construction, as well as science and research fields. Below are key statistics from the second day of the fair.

College of Engineering: 76.47 percent Graduate Studies: 6.22 percent College of Arts Sciences: 5.38 percent College of Business: 4.62 percent Other: 7.31 percent

Join us next season!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 1,249 students

Top majors:

  • Mechanical engineering (28%)
  • Construction management (9.6%)
  • Civil engineering (7.1%)

UCIF Day 3

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 3

Day 3 highlights computing, software, and data analytics, as well as economics, banking, and finance fields. Day 4 also includes government, public administration, and law, along with community support and human services. Below are key statistics from the third day of the fair.

College of Business: 47.97 percent College of Engineering: 28.94 percent College of Arts Sciences: 8.32 percent Graduate Studies: 5.21 percent Other: 9.55 percent

Join us next season!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 1,380 students

Top majors:

  • Finance (12.8%)
  • Animal science (12.2%)
  • Agronomy (9%)

UCIF Day 4

University Career & Internship Fair (UCIF) - DAY 4 of 4

Day 4 highlights marketing and communication, human resources, sales, and management, as well as hospitality, sports, recreation, and wellness fields. Below are key statistics from the fourth day of the fair.

College of Business: 69.84 percent College of Education Human Sciences: 7.34 percent College of Journalism Mass Communications: 6.54 percent College of Arts Sciences: 4.36 percent Other: 11.93 percent

Join us next season!

Thursday, September 19, 2024

12-4 pm | Nebraska Union

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 877 students

Top majors:

  • Business administration (21.9%)
  • Marketing (12%)
  • Management (6.2%)

Part-Time Job Fair

Part-Time Job Fair

The Part-Time Job Fair is the first career event of the academic year, connecting students with local employers looking for part-time help during the fall semester. The fair is held over one day and offers students a chance to explore part-time opportunities that work with their class schedules.

College of Arts Sciences: 29.07 percent College of Engineering: 16.29 percent College of Business: 15.02 percent College of Agricultural Sciences Natural Resources: 12.46 percent Other Students: 27.16 percent

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Friday, August 23, 2024

10am-12pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 12 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 311 students

Top majors:

  • Psychology (8%)
  • Pre-medicine (6%)
  • Biological sciences (4%)

Actuarial Science Fair

Actuarial Science Fair

The Actuarial Science Fair highlights careers in actuarial science across various companies and industries. Held over one day in the fall, the event provides employers with a booklet of student resumes and gives students the perfect opportunity to network with potential employers.

College of Business: 76.99 percent College of Arts Sciences: 13.27 percent Other Students: 9.73 percent

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Monday, September 23, 2024

4-6 pm | Nebraska Union

 

EMPLOYERS

Attendance: 26 employers

 

STUDENTS

Attendance: 113 students

Top majors:

  • Actuarial science (82%)
  • Finance (15%)
  • Mathematics (9%)