6 Journalism Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
|
$12,791 | $8,370 | 47.5% | 85.9% |
| 2 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska
|
$16,488 | $8,302 | 59.8% | 86.0% |
| 3 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
|
$17,424 | $10,108 | 65.8% | 78.6% |
| 4 |
Hastings College
Hastings, Nebraska
|
$21,554 | $36,130 | 53.3% | 71.3% |
| 5 |
Doane University
Crete, Nebraska
|
$28,071 | $40,491 | 55.9% | 75.8% |
| 6 |
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
|
$32,380 | $47,000 | 80.5% | 75.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes University of Nebraska at Omaha the most affordable journalism option?
UNO charges just $12,791 in net costs while delivering the highest graduate earnings at $34,259. The program accepts 85.86% of applicants and provides direct access to Omaha's media and corporate communications market.
How do graduation rates compare across Nebraska journalism programs?
Creighton University leads with an 80.50% graduation rate, followed by Nebraska-Lincoln at 65.80%. The graduation rate gap between the highest and lowest performing schools spans 33 percentage points, reflecting significant differences in student success rates.
Is there a significant earnings difference between public and private journalism graduates?
Public university graduates earn between $28,019 and $34,259, while Creighton private graduates average $33,993. The earnings range shows UNO public graduates actually out-earn most private school alumni by over $6,000 annually.
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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.