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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

NE · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$20K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Political Science and Government$23K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Psychology$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$23K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Journalism$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Agricultural Business and Management$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Animal Sciences$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$23K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$23K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$23K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies$23K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).