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

University of Nebraska at Omaha at a glance

• 11,488

  students enrolled

• 3,460

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,441

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,536 in state, $20,524 out of state

• $45,494

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,909

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 Omaha

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

• 537

  open professional jobs

• 53

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  40 jobs

• 2.6%

  unemployment in Douglas County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $79,081

  median household income

  Douglas County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (60 open), sales (67 open), operations (80 open), marketing (9 open), human resources (32 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Conagra Brands (41), First National Bank of Omaha (13), Leidos (12), Zachry (12), CommonSpirit Health (9), Pacific Life (9), Amazon (7), Green Plains (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (121), Operations (80), Sales (67), Finance (60), Human Resources (32), Data & Analytics (24). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Heartland Workforce Solutions Inc..

• Heartland Workforce SolutionsOmaha · 402-444-4700 · Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Heartland Workforce SolutionsOmaha · 402-444-4700 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

• Career workshopNov 29, 2026 · Omaha, NE

  Classes resume at 6 A.M.

  College: University of Nebraska at Omaha

• Career workshopMar 21, 2027 · Omaha, NE

  Classes resume 6 A.M.

  College: University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Common questions

How big is University of Nebraska at Omaha?

University of Nebraska at Omaha enrolls about 11,488 students and is a public 4-year institution in Omaha, Nebraska. It awards about 3,460 degrees and certificates a year.

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

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,494 six years after entry and $53,909 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 Omaha?

537 open professional jobs are listed in Douglas County, 53 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Conagra Brands has the most openings.