Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Nebraska at Omaha, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $79,671 | $114,504 | +35% | #5 of 99 | #3 | $12,500 |
| Computer Science | $73,971 | $107,248 | +0% | #129 of 349 | #107 | $21,500 |
| Construction Management | $76,132 | $95,682 | +1% | #21 of 57 | #22 | $21,150 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $72,389 | $92,565 | -8% | #219 of 258 | #187 | $25,091 |
| Architectural Engineering | — | $84,938 | -5% | #12 of 16 | #8 | $18,722 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,757 | $82,883 | -3% | #76 of 148 | #61 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,574 | $78,663 | -9% | #208 of 233 | #181 | $22,000 |
| Air Transportation | $42,837 | $75,314 | -12% | #41 of 52 | #39 | $21,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,069 | $68,065 | +-0% | #444 of 1176 | #389 | $18,500 |
| Mathematics | $58,995 | $65,245 | -6% | #206 of 309 | #177 | $25,000 |
| Homeland Security | $42,058 | $64,061 | -9% | #20 of 33 | #19 | $20,060 |
| Biology | $35,831 | $62,982 | +10% | #245 of 841 | #191 | $17,239 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,327 | $61,220 | +9% | #141 of 660 | #94 | $17,936 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $39,400 | $58,250 | +5% | #13 of 22 | #12 | $19,550 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,756 | $57,957 | +5% | #213 of 660 | #159 | $19,688 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,683 | $56,027 | +3% | #211 of 610 | #203 | $19,098 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,892 | $55,947 | +5% | #159 of 476 | #126 | $19,852 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $37,998 | $55,665 | +10% | #47 of 177 | #32 | $21,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $26,497 | $55,043 | -12% | #55 of 67 | #48 | $15,449 |
| Public Health | $40,021 | $54,228 | -8% | #133 of 215 | #122 | $19,100 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,712 | $52,331 | -17% | #480 of 565 | #453 | $20,250 |
| Psychology | $36,094 | $50,826 | +0% | #471 of 1027 | #363 | $19,378 |
| Social Work | $37,404 | $50,169 | -3% | #265 of 420 | #271 | $16,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $32,284 | $48,942 | -11% | #212 of 265 | #186 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,326 | $48,486 | +2% | #315 of 680 | #328 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,685 | $48,296 | -1% | #308 of 576 | #255 | $17,625 |
| Sociology | $40,871 | $47,763 | -9% | #344 of 462 | #300 | $22,691 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $33,828 | $46,595 | -7% | #56 of 90 | #48 | $12,250 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $33,798 | $44,945 | -25% | #80 of 87 | #72 | $18,797 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,942 | $44,386 | +7% | #133 of 423 | #109 | $23,500 |
| History | $36,401 | $44,068 | -13% | #394 of 459 | #365 | $18,831 |
| Music | $20,881 | $42,768 | +-0% | #146 of 268 | #130 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $26,360 | $37,986 | -22% | #127 of 137 | #113 | $24,482 |
| Library Science and Administration | $25,054 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of Nebraska at Omaha Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,536 | $20,524 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,974 | $38,962 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,908 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,689 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,407 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,900 |
| $110,001+ | $17,566 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology