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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,892/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$526K	$526K	$501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.7x	15.7x	15.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.9x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	48

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 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,852

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,598

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,892/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts & Humanities — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 5% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

At $19,852 in median debt against $40,892 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #32 of 424 programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha's Liberal Arts & Humanities program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $40,892 to $53,598 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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