University of Nebraska at Kearney: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Nebraska at Kearney at a glance

• 4,088

  students enrolled

• 1,377

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,242

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,480 in state, $14,130 out of state

• $43,241

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,105

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Nebraska at Kearney reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Nebraska at Kearney

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Buffalo County, where the college is.

• 20

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.5%

  unemployment in Buffalo County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $74,570

  median household income

  Buffalo County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (5 open), operations (2 open).

Hiring most: West Pharmaceutical Services (4), Wilkins Architecture Design Planning (2), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Buckle (1), Century Group (1), Charter Communications (1), CLAAS of America (1), Commonspirit Health (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (5), Sales (5), Operations (2), Clinical (1), Customer Success (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Nebraska Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with University of Nebraska at Kearney

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Pitch eventNov 4, 2026 · Kearney, NE

  Big Idea UNK

  College: University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Common questions

How big is University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney enrolls about 4,088 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kearney, Nebraska. It awards about 1,377 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,241 six years after entry and $50,105 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Nebraska at Kearney offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Nebraska at Kearney reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Nebraska at Kearney?

20 open professional jobs are listed in Buffalo County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. West Pharmaceutical Services has the most openings.