University of Nebraska at Omaha Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Nebraska at Omaha
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Nebraska at Omaha's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Nebraska at Omaha to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UNO Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $22,500 | $46,790 | |
| Architectural Engineering | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Biology, General | $22,270 | $30,410 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,000 | $44,770 | |
| Civil Engineering | $21,800 | $59,690 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,020 | $42,680 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $19,500 | $37,360 | |
| Computer Science | $21,170 | $67,470 | |
| Construction Management | $23,440 | $62,260 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18,880 | $37,330 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,870 | $58,670 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $22,000 | $32,210 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,500 | $30,990 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,450 | $36,670 | |
| History | $21,000 | $32,000 | |
| Homeland Security | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $23,440 | $56,640 | |
| International/Global Studies | $18,280 | $35,270 | |
| Journalism | $23,050 | $37,050 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,170 | $37,990 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $17,280 | $34,600 | |
| Mathematics | $21,510 | $44,380 | |
| Music | $20,670 | $30,410 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $23,000 | $41,300 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $23,500 | $26,740 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,500 | $33,990 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,500 | $30,990 | |
| Public Health | $14,270 | $35,770 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $27,050 | |
| Social Work | $18,620 | $32,570 | |
| Sociology | $20,000 | $36,000 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $26,920 | $28,240 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,000 | $37,080 |
Salary Score ™ for UNO Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $56,420 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $35,950 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,900 | $80,080 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,770 | $50,860 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $55,290 | |
| Gerontology | Not Reported | $44,940 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Information Science/Studies | Not Reported | $103,080 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $49,730 | |
| Public Administration | $17,880 | $59,120 | |
| Social Work | $30,570 | $44,210 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $30,960 | $50,230 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $33,670 | $42,070 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,010 | $48,220 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $51,150 |
Salary Score ™ for UNO Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $80,860 |
Salary Score ™ for UNO Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $22,340 | $57,320 |
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Overall, my experience at the University of Nebraska at Omaha was positive. It is a commuter school so you still get a feeling of a larger university (enrollment is about 20,000), but without the fratty, party vibe. There are a multitude of degree offerings as well as school organizations to join and participate in. For my first semester I was rather unfocused in the courses I took and the atmosphere felt cold. Once I got more involved in my department, I felt very welcomed and accepted. I majored in Sociology... Read More
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is truly a place to call home. Between student involvement, friendly atmosphere and school pride, there is no doubt a new freshman or an adult learner would find this place remarkable. The campus is student focused and their biggest desire is to see students succeed.