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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE unk.edu 4,130 students

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers a traditional campus in a small city setting. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with green spaces for students to gather. Known for its strong sense of community, UNK fosters a supportive environment with a focus on undergraduate education. Its location provides a more intimate college experience, while still offering access to Nebraska's larger urban centers.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,166
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,302
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $14,260/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Nebraska at Kearney's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 34% of students receive Pell Grants; 37% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,187 $52,748
$30K – $48K $13,627 $54,508
$48K – $75K $14,549 $58,196
$75K – $110K $18,575 $74,300
$110K+ $20,731 $82,924
Sticker price (no aid) $8,302 $33,208
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration Compare across schools →
75
$48,861/yr High 20.6x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →
71
$61,152/yr High 17.9x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
71
$60,771/yr Very High 17.3x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
63
$42,001/yr High 14.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
58
$40,128/yr Moderate 14.0x
History Compare across schools →
55
$39,340/yr High 14.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
54
$38,853/yr High 12.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
48
$34,055/yr High 15.0x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
47
$34,385/yr Moderate 14.2x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
46
$40,501/yr Moderate 12.2x
Social Work Compare across schools →
45
$39,218/yr Moderate 11.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
39
$35,726/yr Very High 13.5x
English Compare across schools →
37
$35,419/yr Very High 11.8x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
37
$28,241/yr Very High 16.5x
Family & Consumer Economics Compare across schools →
36
$38,009/yr High 11.6x
Journalism Compare across schools →
36
$36,703/yr Very High 11.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
28
$29,471/yr Low 12.3x