University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska · Public · 4,088 undergraduates
All 32 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Nebraska high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,066 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,350 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,547 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,703 |
| $110k and up | $20,664 |
| All families (average) | $16,242 |
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 | $64,684 | +$27,708 | clears the bar | $18,199 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,922 | +$4,946 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $82,298 | +$45,322 | clears the bar | $32,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $60,090 | +$23,114 | clears the bar | $16,150 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $64,020 | +$27,044 | clears the bar | $17,210 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,600 | +$10,624 | clears the bar | $13,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,563 | +$17,587 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $58,307 | +$21,331 | clears the bar | $14,388 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $77,034 | +$40,058 | clears the bar | $24,989 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,151 | +$30,175 | clears the bar | $18,900 | 0.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $56,621 | +$19,645 | clears the bar | $35,182 | 1.8 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $69,061 | +$32,085 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $53,203 | +$16,227 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,584 | +$12,608 | clears the bar | $17,751 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,356 | +$18,380 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.