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Nebraska's journalism programs create a $19,589 cost divide between public and private options, with University of Nebraska at Omaha leading affordability at $12,791 annually. Graduates enter a state media market anchored by Berkshire Hathaway's business communications needs and growing ag-tech journalism opportunities. Public universities dominate the value equation, offering in-state tuition below $11,000 while private institutions push net costs above $20,000.
6
Programs
$12,791 – $32,380
Net Price Range
$32,070
Avg. Program Earnings
60.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Journalism Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,791 $8,370 47.5% 85.9%
2 $16,488 $8,302 59.8% 86.0%
3 $17,424 $10,108 65.8% 78.6%
4 $21,554 $36,130 53.3% 71.3%
5 $28,071 $40,491 55.9% 75.8%
6 $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.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.