University of Nebraska - Lincoln Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of Nebraska - Lincoln
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Nebraska - Lincoln'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 - Lincoln 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 UNL Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | $9,760 | $28,240 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $13,000 | $28,000 |
Salary Score ™ for UNL Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,790 | $48,730 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $15,360 | $44,760 | |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $21,500 | $52,940 | |
| Agriculture, General | $19,500 | $46,480 | |
| Animal Sciences | $21,390 | $34,980 | |
| Anthropology | $20,800 | $22,820 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | $23,250 | $37,420 | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $22,250 | $35,590 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $21,500 | $30,410 | |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | $19,850 | $49,680 | |
| Biology, General | $21,000 | $29,410 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,000 | $45,760 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $20,000 | $50,860 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $18,170 | $68,500 | |
| Civil Engineering | $18,550 | $57,660 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $19,860 | $39,150 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,750 | $67,660 | |
| Computer Engineering | $16,500 | $74,790 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $24,750 | $63,250 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,500 | $37,210 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,080 | $24,620 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $18,500 | $64,330 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,500 | $31,420 | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $20,500 | $29,850 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25,000 | $52,270 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,000 | $25,890 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $23,800 | $29,900 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| History | $26,740 | $29,410 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $22,690 | $37,310 | |
| Interior Architecture | $24,250 | $43,430 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $29,640 | |
| International/Global Studies | $19,500 | $29,410 | |
| Journalism | $22,500 | $30,360 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $19,780 | $68,670 | |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $47,850 | |
| Mathematics | $20,500 | $43,800 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $19,000 | $65,650 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,430 | $30,620 | |
| Plant Sciences | $19,670 | $45,210 | |
| Political Science and Government | $20,500 | $29,690 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,780 | $31,760 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $22,250 | $40,210 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $17,050 | $32,160 | |
| Security Science and Technology | $21,090 | $39,150 | |
| Sociology | $23,440 | $30,050 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $23,430 | $38,600 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,500 | $39,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,000 | $39,150 |
Salary Score ™ for UNL Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $14,510 | $54,880 | |
| Agriculture, General | Not Reported | $59,420 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,930 | $83,770 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $38,290 | $46,920 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $20,260 | $46,590 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $25,410 | $43,430 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $14,600 | $41,340 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,750 | $40,140 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $41,790 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $50,760 | |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Not Reported | $60,160 |
Salary Score ™ for UNL Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | $41,740 | $51,150 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $56,420 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $45,830 | $77,720 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Law | $58,620 | $56,140 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $57,750 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $59,850 |
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a meaningful place in my heart. I felt at home at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The quality of education was superior and at the same time I felt very capable and supported in my undergrad career. There are many opportunities to recieve additional service and to get involved.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a meaningful place in my heart. I felt at home at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The quality of education was superior and at the same time I felt very capable and supported in my undergrad career. There are many opportunities to recieve additional service and to get involved.