At a glance
Average net price
$13,441
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.1%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
11,488
In-state tuition
$8,718
Out-of-state tuition
$23,206
Cost of attendance
$21,120
Median earnings (10y)
$53,909
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 77.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), social sciences (22%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health2%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services15%
- Business17.5%~2,006 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.1%~1,614 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,189 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education10.2%~1,174 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science8.0%~917 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~826 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~731 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~392 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.1%~358 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~330 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.4%~277 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~257 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation1.6%~182 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.4%~162 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~148 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~133 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~129 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Library science0.7%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 705 | $36,157 | $26,310 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 463 | $38,835 | $22,561 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 335 | $72,600 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 312 | $38,791 | $24,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 282 | $31,127 | $21,783 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 240 | $29,450 | $21,250 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 189 | $44,111 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 188 | $43,879 | $20,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 186 | $66,650 | $21,595 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 178 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 170 | $49,614 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 142 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 133 | $31,322 | $26,202 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 125 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 111 | $40,533 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 108 | $52,186 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 99 | $31,585 | $22,119 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 97 | $46,377 | $26,069 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 97 | $33,715 | $19,930 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Bachelor's | 96 | $37,747 | $22,576 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $10,500 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 87 | $44,224 | $21,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 86 | — | $19,875 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 84 | $56,045 | $21,147 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 83 | $55,051 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 82 | $33,203 | $25,661 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 80 | $40,286 | $21,465 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 75 | $78,638 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 70 | $32,394 | $21,328 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 64 | $24,552 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 63 | $48,682 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 62 | $31,326 | $22,860 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 59 | $37,214 | $23,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 55 | $36,699 | $22,639 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 55 | $31,197 | $26,750 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 54 | $30,850 | $16,885 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 54 | $27,164 | $20,527 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 52 | $26,453 | $21,500 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
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 Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a large institution located in Omaha, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,488 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Nebraska at Omaha — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,441 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,718 for in-state students and $23,206 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,120 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.1%, a average completion outcome. 77.9% 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 $53,909 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Nebraska at Omaha confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), stem (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 Omaha accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Omaha, Nebraska (city), University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 Omaha
Q.How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost?
The average net price at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $13,441 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,120.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate earns $53,909 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
Published tuition is $8,718 in-state and $23,206 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Nebraska at Omaha located?
University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in Omaha, Nebraska (ZIP 68182).
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 Omaha at their official website.