University of Nebraska-Lincoln: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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19,178
students enrolled
5,841
degrees and certificates a year
67%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,747
average net price a year
Tuition $8,010 in state, $25,650 out of state
$47,692
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$56,887
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 22% | 1,272 |
| Engineering | 11% | 660 |
| Education | 9% | 533 |
| Agriculture | 9% | 513 |
| Communication & journalism | 6% | 374 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 3 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 21 | 11 |
The job market around University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lancaster County, where the college is.
207
open professional jobs
31
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
2.6%
unemployment in Lancaster County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$72,625
median household income
Lancaster County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, education, which lead to finance (20 open), sales (20 open), operations (37 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (16 open).
Hiring most: General Dynamics OTS (20), Olsson (9), Vertiv Holdings (9), Ameritas (6), Assurity (6), Nelnet (6), GPAC (5), Army National Guard Units (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (44), Operations (37), Finance (20), Sales (20), Human Resources (16), Data & Analytics (14). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Greater Lincoln Workforce Development Board.
- Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)Lincoln · Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha · 11,488 students
- University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney · 4,088 students
- Wayne State CollegeWayne · 3,010 students
- Chadron State CollegeChadron · 1,540 students
- Peru State CollegePeru · 1,092 students
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha · 938 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln enrolls about 19,178 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awards about 5,841 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
- 67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,692 six years after entry and $56,887 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
- 207 open professional jobs are listed in Lancaster County, 31 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. General Dynamics OTS has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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