Apparel and Textiles at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,244/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (133,800 openings/yr)
ROI
13.0x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Apparel and Textiles graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $531K | $527K | $490K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.1x | 13.0x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.7x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 54% | 48% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,432
Out-of-state: $110,992 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,456
50% growth from Year 1
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Nebraska-Lincoln prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,887 students in Lincoln, NE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Apparel and Textiles program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Apparel and Textiles. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Apparel and Textiles to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Apparel and Textiles careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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