Chadron State College
Chadron, Nebraska · Public · 1,540 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Nebraska high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 18 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,047 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,090 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,561 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,674 |
| $110k and up | $16,047 |
| All families (average) | $12,549 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,263 | +$21,287 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 1 yr |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $44,030 | +$7,054 | clears the bar | $14,980 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,577 | +$8,601 | clears the bar | $18,186 | 2.1 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $69,151 | +$32,175 | clears the bar | $19,829 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,908 | +$52,932 | clears the bar | $21,466 | 0.4 yrs |
| Plant Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,484 | +$16,508 | clears the bar | $14,513 | 0.9 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $65,644 | +$28,668 | clears the bar | $18,555 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $50,643 | +$13,667 | clears the bar | $21,975 | 1.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,495 | +$9,519 | clears the bar | $19,800 | 2.1 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $62,032 | +$25,056 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,919 | +$3,943 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 5.9 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $61,076 | +$24,100 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $46,183 | +$9,207 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 2.6 yrs |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,738 | +$27,762 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.