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Information Science at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,757/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$727K	$708K	$590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.7x	21.1x	17.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	7.9x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,480

Out-of-state: $89,432 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,845

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $58,757/yr, roughly in line with the $59,433 national median for Information Science. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 21.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $58,757 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #39 ranking among 129 Information Science programs places University of Nebraska at Omaha in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $58,757 to $76,845 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

At 78/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →