University of Nebraska-Lincoln: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln at a glance

• 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

• 221

  open professional jobs

• 32

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  17 jobs

• 2.3%

  unemployment in Lancaster County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $72,625

  median household income

  Lancaster County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, education, which lead to finance (24 open), sales (19 open), operations (35 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (13 open).

Hiring most: Nelnet Servicing (24), General Dynamics OTS (22), Hudl (14), Olsson (11), Vertiv (7), Army National Guard Units (6), Ameritas (5), Assurity (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (49), Operations (35), Finance (24), Sales (19), Human Resources (13), Clinical (8). 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.

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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?

221 open professional jobs are listed in Lancaster County, 32 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Nelnet Servicing has the most openings.