University of Nebraska at Omaha Rankings Based on Salary

- University of Nebraska at Omaha ranks better than 63% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha ranks better than 66% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of Nebraska at Omaha's Top Rankings
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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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UNO Bachelor's Degrees
UNO ranks higher than 63% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Air Transportation | $22,500 | $46,790 |
Architectural Engineering | Not Reported | $63,005 |
Biology, General | $22,268 | $30,409 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,000 | $44,772 |
Civil Engineering | $21,795 | $59,688 |
Communication and Media Studies | $25,015 | $42,682 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $19,500 | $37,363 |
Computer Science | $21,169 | $67,473 |
Construction Management | $23,440 | $62,260 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18,883 | $37,328 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $20,140 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,865 | $58,673 |
English Language and Literature, General | $22,000 | $32,213 |
Fine and Studio Arts | $25,500 | $30,988 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,449 | $36,668 |
History | $21,000 | $31,996 |
Homeland Security | Not Reported | $36,848 |
Information Science/Studies | $23,438 | $56,641 |
International/Global Studies | $18,275 | $35,274 |
Journalism | $23,051 | $37,054 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,172 | $37,991 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $17,277 | $34,603 |
Mathematics | $21,514 | $44,384 |
Music | $20,665 | $30,409 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $23,000 | $41,295 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $23,500 | $26,739 |
Political Science and Government | $19,500 | $33,993 |
Psychology, General | $17,500 | $30,988 |
Public Health | $14,268 | $35,772 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $27,048 |
Social Work | $18,621 | $32,569 |
Sociology | $20,000 | $35,996 |
Special Education and Teaching | $26,922 | $28,236 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,000 | $37,079 |
Salary Scores for UNO Master's Degrees
UNO ranks higher than 51% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $56,415 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $35,954 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,895 | $80,082 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,766 | $50,856 |
Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $55,286 |
Gerontology | Not Reported | $44,942 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $41,565 |
Information Science/Studies | Not Reported | $103,078 |
Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $43,798 |
Psychology, General | Not Reported | $49,729 |
Public Administration | $17,878 | $59,124 |
Social Work | $30,574 | $44,209 |
Special Education and Teaching | $30,960 | $50,231 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $33,671 | $42,073 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,010 | $48,219 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $51,145 |
Salary Scores for UNO Doctoral Degrees
UNO ranks higher than 45% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $80,862 |
Salary Scores for UNO Certificates
UNO ranks higher than 99% of colleges for certificates, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General | $22,344 | $57,318 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha Reviews
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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
On a side note, parking is always going to be an issue. It is over priced and if you buy a parking pass, you are not guaranteed a spot. There are shuttles that run from other lots nearby and you can ride that for free. I would recommend this if you do not want to dish out a few hundred bucks for a parking pass on campus.
University of Nebraska was a perfect school for someone who wants a small class at a university. I only had huge classes in my first couple of freshmen courses, then it went to 20-25 students. The greek life is a great place to get involved especially since you have to go to events. It is nice to be in greek because it gets you involved in other activities around school too.