Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.8%
- Retention Rate
- 84.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,887
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | Master | $106,421 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $91,017 | $35,126 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $78,134 | $61,714 |
| Education, Other. | Doctoral | $72,325 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $20,240 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,680 | $21,422 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $70,176 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $68,918 | $20,500 |
| Agricultural Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,324 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,821 | $27,210 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,168 | $20,767 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $24,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $60,523 | $22,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,549 | $12,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $58,402 | $38,100 |
Outcomes Overview
Nebraska graduates earn a median of $56,887 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 37% with typical debt loads of $21,000. Monthly loan payments of $223 consume about 5% of post-graduation income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to agriculture, business, and engineering help explain the solid 97.4% employment rate. Notable alumni like Warren Buffett demonstrate the school's business connections, while the agricultural programs feed into Nebraska's dominant farming and food processing industries. Many graduates stay in the Midwest, where lower living costs stretch earnings further. This represents a strong return on investment for most students.