At a glance
Average net price
$17,747
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.0%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
19,178
In-state tuition
$10,434
Out-of-state tuition
$28,584
Cost of attendance
$26,697
Median earnings (10y)
$56,887
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,191
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 86.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (25%), social sciences (25%), business (22%).
- STEM25%
- Health1%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services10%
- Business22.4%~4,290 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering9.9%~1,906 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture8.7%~1,668 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,521 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.1%~1,367 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,235 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education6.2%~1,181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.1%~1,172 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~825 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~725 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~548 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture2.7%~520 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~430 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.6%~301 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~263 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- English1.1%~215 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~180 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~180 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.9%~176 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~128 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~19 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 695 | $45,031 | $22,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 486 | $27,999 | $22,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 465 | $39,532 | $23,258 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 463 | $46,376 | $19,650 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 350 | $91,695 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 331 | $46,568 | $23,250 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 309 | $28,188 | $25,256 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | Bachelor's | 292 | $29,642 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 278 | $39,306 | $23,128 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 270 | $45,708 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 267 | $63,572 | $24,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 265 | $58,761 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 262 | $27,263 | $25,342 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 251 | $39,574 | $23,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 192 | $29,641 | $24,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 192 | $58,403 | $25,500 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 180 | $32,644 | $20,981 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 177 | $25,360 | $21,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 173 | $43,965 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 168 | — | $19,261 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 161 | $31,283 | $21,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 153 | $76,040 | $20,240 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 152 | $29,705 | $19,980 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | Bachelor's | 150 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 135 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $29,858 | $23,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 119 | $63,533 | $24,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 110 | $47,592 | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 101 | $45,313 | $21,875 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 101 | $64,186 | $24,964 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | $21,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 97 | $34,226 | $22,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 94 | $67,969 | $19,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $69,494 | $20,572 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 91 | — | $18,876 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 87 | $97,570 | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering. | Bachelor's | 85 | $52,844 | $21,525 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 84 | $55,030 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 81 | $46,252 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 80 | $45,309 | — |
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-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a very large institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,178 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,747 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,434 for in-state students and $28,584 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,697 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 86.0% 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 $56,887 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (25% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), business (22% 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-Lincoln accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,191. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Lincoln, Nebraska (city), University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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-Lincoln
Q.How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?
The average net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $17,747 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,697.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate earns $56,887 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Published tuition is $10,434 in-state and $28,584 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Nebraska-Lincoln located?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska (ZIP 68588).
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-Lincoln at their official website.