Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $76,833
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 2:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 90.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $118,210 | $201,388 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $102,660 | $125,070 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $101,308 | $88,020 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,678 | $49,506 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $64,608 | $85,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,450 | $15,000 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $57,205 | $187,596 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $55,286 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $15,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $47,846 | $27,495 |
Outcomes Overview
UNMC graduates enter the workforce with strong financial outcomes that reflect their specialized health science training. With median debt of just $15,000 and earnings of $76,833 within ten years, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of only 19.5%. Monthly loan payments of $159 consume just 2.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.5% employment rate demonstrates strong job market demand for UNMC's health professionals. Most graduates pursue careers as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare specialists in Nebraska's expanding medical sector. The 90.11% loan repayment rate confirms graduates can comfortably manage their modest debt loads. This represents a strong return on investment for specialized healthcare education.