University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public · Visit Website
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 Analyzed
55
Avg Grad Earnings
$46,146/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,108/yr
Out-of-state: $27,748/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 22% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,899 | $47,596 | 9.7x |
| $30K – $48K | $12,714 | $50,856 | 9.1x |
| $48K – $75K | $15,125 | $60,500 | 7.6x |
| $75K – $110K | $19,953 | $79,812 | 5.8x |
| $110K+ | $22,012 | $88,048 | 5.2x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,108 | $40,432 | 11.4x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science 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 |
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