Public Institution
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's campus is spread across several locations, including the City Campus, East Campus, and Nebraska Innovation Campus. As a land-grant institution, the university has a strong research focus, with numerous classroom buildings and research facilities. The Cornhuskers' athletic programs are a major part of student life, particularly the highly successful football team. With a large student body, Nebraska offers a traditional Big Ten university experience in a Midwestern setting.
Programs
55
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,146
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
54/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,108
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $27,748/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Nebraska's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,899 | $47,596 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,714 | $50,856 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,125 | $60,500 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,953 | $79,812 |
| $110K+ | $22,012 | $88,048 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,108 | $40,432 |
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
55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
89
|
$78,017/yr | Very High | 24.7x |
|
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools → |
89
|
$75,137/yr | Very High | 26.0x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
85
|
$82,398/yr | Very High | 25.2x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
80
|
$55,979/yr | Very High | 18.1x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
79
|
$54,785/yr | Very High | 17.3x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
75
|
$78,101/yr | Very High | 23.2x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$79,603/yr | High | 21.0x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
|
$71,318/yr | Very High | 19.8x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
|
$70,542/yr | High | 18.7x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
|
$47,663/yr | High | 14.4x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools → |
69
|
$71,797/yr | Very High | 21.7x |
|
Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools → |
67
|
$55,404/yr | Very High | 16.4x |
|
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools → |
66
|
$53,229/yr | High | 13.9x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
66
|
$51,354/yr | Very High | 15.0x |
| International Business Compare across schools → |
66
|
$47,534/yr | Very High | 13.9x |
|
Biological Engineering
Biological/Biosystems Engineering Compare across schools → |
65
|
$61,755/yr | High | 16.7x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
64
|
$45,786/yr | High | 11.8x |
|
Horticulture
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Compare across schools → |
62
|
$46,289/yr | Moderate | 13.0x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
62
|
$43,225/yr | Very High | 17.2x |
| Agricultural Mechanization Compare across schools → |
61
|
$59,052/yr | Moderate | 17.5x |
|
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
61
|
$42,139/yr | Moderate | 13.2x |
| Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$73,907/yr | High | 17.3x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
59
|
$44,011/yr | High | 10.7x |
|
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
58
|
$42,168/yr | High | 13.5x |
| Plant Sciences Compare across schools → |
56
|
$47,716/yr | High | 13.5x |
|
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
56
|
$39,689/yr | High | 12.5x |
|
Nutrition & Food Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
56
|
$33,728/yr | High | 14.8x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
55
|
$36,364/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
| Interior Architecture Compare across schools → |
53
|
$46,293/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Security Science and Technology Compare across schools → |
52
|
$29,231/yr | High | 13.5x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
51
|
$47,017/yr | High | 11.7x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
50
|
$47,670/yr | Very High | 10.8x |
|
Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools → |
48
|
$40,792/yr | High | 9.1x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
48
|
$39,064/yr | High | 12.6x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
47
|
$36,809/yr | High | 12.2x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
46
|
$39,702/yr | High | 12.2x |
| Architecture Compare across schools → |
46
|
$38,750/yr | High | 13.7x |
| Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools → |
45
|
$34,244/yr | High | 11.7x |
|
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
44
|
$38,478/yr | Very High | 11.9x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
44
|
$33,034/yr | High | 12.0x |
|
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
43
|
$33,520/yr | High | 15.1x |
| History Compare across schools → |
42
|
$33,013/yr | High | 10.4x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
41
|
$38,585/yr | High | 8.5x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
41
|
$24,063/yr | High | 14.5x |
|
International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
39
|
$36,926/yr | Moderate | 12.4x |
|
Agriculture
Agriculture, General Compare across schools → |
38
|
$43,669/yr | High | 9.8x |
|
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
36
|
$33,514/yr | High | 11.3x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
36
|
$32,553/yr | Very High | 11.6x |
|
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
34
|
$28,783/yr | Moderate | 9.4x |
|
Family & Consumer Economics
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Compare across schools → |
33
|
$35,242/yr | High | 10.3x |
| Classical and Ancient Studies Compare across schools → |
33
|
$32,054/yr | High | 11.7x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
33
|
$31,749/yr | Very High | 10.0x |
|
Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
29
|
$31,172/yr | High | 6.7x |
|
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
26
|
$21,627/yr | Moderate | 9.5x |
|
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools → |
19
|
$21,836/yr | Very High | 4.4x |
More Colleges in Nebraska
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Nebraska, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
20 programs
64/100
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
5 programs
56/100
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
4 programs
56/100
Peru State College
Peru, NE
4 programs
54/100
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
10 programs
53/100
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
33 programs
52/100
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
15 programs
51/100
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE
17 programs
50/100