University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE unl.edu 18,887 students

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

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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 Compare across schools →	89	$78,017/yr	Very High	24.7x
Management Science 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 Compare across schools →	80	$55,979/yr	Very High	18.1x
Accounting Compare across schools →	79	$54,785/yr	Very High	17.3x
Electrical 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 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 Compare across schools →	67	$55,404/yr	Very High	16.4x
Agricultural Business 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 Compare across schools →	65	$61,755/yr	High	16.7x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	64	$45,786/yr	High	11.8x
Horticulture 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 Compare across schools →	61	$42,139/yr	Moderate	13.2x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools →	59	$73,907/yr	High	17.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	59	$44,011/yr	High	10.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →	58	$42,168/yr	High	13.5x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →	56	$47,716/yr	High	13.5x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	56	$39,689/yr	High	12.5x
Nutrition & Food Science Compare across schools →	56	$33,728/yr	High	14.8x
Political Science 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 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 Compare across schools →	44	$38,478/yr	Very High	11.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →	44	$33,034/yr	High	12.0x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →	43	$33,520/yr	High	15.1x
History Compare across schools →	42	$33,013/yr	High	10.4x
Design Compare across schools →	41	$38,585/yr	High	8.5x
Biology Compare across schools →	41	$24,063/yr	High	14.5x
International Studies Compare across schools →	39	$36,926/yr	Moderate	12.4x
Agriculture Compare across schools →	38	$43,669/yr	High	9.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation 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 Compare across schools →	34	$28,783/yr	Moderate	9.4x
Family & Consumer Economics 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 Compare across schools →	33	$31,749/yr	Very High	10.0x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	29	$31,172/yr	High	6.7x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	26	$21,627/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →	19	$21,836/yr	Very High	4.4x