Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public, four-year institution in Lincoln, Nebraska (large city). It awarded 5,471 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and marketing management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,149
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,769
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,887
Average net price
$17,747
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
5,471
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
19,178
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,663 | $67,918 | 303 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $42,168 | $61,145 | 249 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $51,354 | $74,165 | 198 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,034 | $49,965 | 196 |
| Law | First professional | $66,354 | $90,759 | 174 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Bachelor's | $35,242 | $48,305 | 166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,786 | $51,293 | 157 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,979 | $77,504 | 155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,011 | $48,046 | 126 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $113,196 | $138,487 | 126 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,318 | $88,972 | 122 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $32,553 | $53,618 | 107 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $33,514 | $46,817 | 95 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,139 | $57,236 | 88 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $39,064 | $49,193 | 87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 267 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 246 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 185 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 155 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 142 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 141 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 127 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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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