Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, Nebraska · Private, nonprofit · 1,453 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Nebraska high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,925 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,974 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,594 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,244 |
| $110k and up | $23,652 |
| All families (average) | $18,327 |
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/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,281 | +$33,305 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,566 | +$17,590 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,770 | +$21,794 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $93,116 | +$56,140 | clears the bar | $20,875 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,320 | +$13,344 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $48,785 | +$11,809 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 2 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $45,420 | +$8,444 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,988 | +$6,012 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $91,021 | +$54,045 | clears the bar | $27,304 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $112,139 | +$75,163 | clears the bar | $35,739 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,937 | +$20,961 | clears the bar | $24,704 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,139 | +$38,163 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $55,781 | +$18,805 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.