University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska · Public · 19,178 undergraduates
Of 84 programs with reported earnings, 83 leave graduates out-earning a typical Nebraska high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 178 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,751 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,054 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,699 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,975 |
| $110k and up | $22,346 |
| All families (average) | $17,747 |
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 | $67,918 | +$30,942 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $61,145 | +$24,169 | clears the bar | $22,102 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,965 | +$12,989 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,504 | +$40,528 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $138,487 | +$101,511 | clears the bar | $35,126 | 0.3 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,092 | +$24,116 | clears the bar | $23,865 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,165 | +$37,189 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,305 | +$11,329 | clears the bar | $20,544 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,293 | +$14,317 | clears the bar | $21,907 | 1.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $90,759 | +$53,783 | clears the bar | $54,456 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,760 | +$41,784 | clears the bar | $21,281 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,972 | +$51,996 | clears the bar | $20,767 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,930 | +$27,954 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,046 | +$11,070 | clears the bar | $22,185 | 2 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,817 | +$9,841 | clears the bar | $23,071 | 2.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 84 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.