Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in engineering earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $138,487 | $113,196 | #94 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,988 | $63,146 | #183 of 349 |
| Animal Sciences | $90,085 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $76,344 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | $73,346 | — | #4 of 8 |
| Journalism | $73,130 | $61,760 | #11 of 22 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $65,905 | — | #18 of 19 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,853 | $53,291 | #327 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,308 | $51,334 | #182 of 243 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $58,509 | $45,327 | #22 of 26 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $57,549 | $52,038 | #216 of 280 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $56,989 | $49,451 | #17 of 27 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $53,319 | $51,473 | #172 of 190 |
| Music | $53,139 | $48,098 | #25 of 98 |
| Agriculture | — | $50,894 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $109,909 one year after graduating and $128,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.