At a glance
Average net price
$16,242
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.7%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
4,088
In-state tuition
$8,676
Out-of-state tuition
$15,284
Cost of attendance
$25,808
Median earnings (10y)
$50,105
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,118
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 80.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (36%), humanities & arts (20%), business (18%).
- STEM7%
- Health8%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences36%
- Trades & services11%
- Education20.1%~823 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business18.2%~744 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~330 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~302 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.8%~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.1%~209 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~200 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~195 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~144 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.2%~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~121 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.4%~98 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~79 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.9%~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.7%~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 338 | $45,894 | $20,199 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 221 | $34,606 | $23,363 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 160 | $48,157 | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 150 | $54,246 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 137 | $51,490 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 104 | $31,301 | $20,675 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 98 | $31,081 | $23,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 94 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 90 | $56,208 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 87 | $43,314 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $29,362 | $19,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 82 | $32,612 | $24,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 79 | $49,040 | — |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | Bachelor's | 64 | $28,393 | $19,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 58 | $37,019 | $19,250 |
| History. | Master's | 54 | $50,130 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $26,287 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 42 | $36,716 | $22,602 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $29,811 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $27,037 | $24,422 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 37 | $53,665 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 37 | $49,410 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 35 | $30,248 | $18,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $21,970 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 33 | $29,497 | $26,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $34,045 | $16,101 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 25 | $49,159 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 24 | $43,654 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 23 | $34,454 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 22 | $52,205 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized institution located in Kearney, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,088 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Nebraska at Kearney — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,242 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,676 for in-state students and $15,284 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,808 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,105 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Nebraska at Kearney confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,118. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Kearney, Nebraska (town), University of Nebraska at Kearney draws students from across Nebraska and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Nebraska at Kearney
Q.How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost?
The average net price at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $16,242 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,808.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
University of Nebraska at Kearney has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Nebraska at Kearney?
University of Nebraska at Kearney admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate earns $50,105 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Published tuition is $8,676 in-state and $15,284 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Nebraska at Kearney located?
University of Nebraska at Kearney is located in Kearney, Nebraska (ZIP 68849).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Nebraska at Kearney at their official website.