Is Nebraska Wesleyan University worth it?
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lincoln, Nebraska (large city). It awarded 393 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, biology sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,118
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,753
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,405
Average net price
$18,327
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
393
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,453
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $49,372 | $70,281 | 70 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,333 | $93,116 | 65 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $97,027 | $112,139 | 39 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $78,980 | $91,021 | 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $28,791 | $58,770 | 28 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $40,080 | $48,785 | 28 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $23,649 | $45,420 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,540 | $50,320 | 25 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $41,188 | $57,937 | 19 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $51,515 | $55,781 | 16 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,988 | N/A | 16 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,923 | $75,139 | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Social Work | Master's | 21 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Nebraska Wesleyan University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nebraska. Counts under 10 are not published.
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