University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public 4-year college in Omaha, Nebraska with 11,488 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $12,898 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Nebraska at Omaha acceptance rate and admissions
University of Nebraska at Omaha admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $9,232 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $25,342 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,056 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $20,712 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,898 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,898 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,814 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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University of Nebraska at Omaha graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $59,749 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Nebraska at Omaha majors and what graduates earn
University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded bachelor's degrees in 59 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from IT and network administration ($114,504).
All 59 majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT and network administration | 38 | $79,901 | $114,504 | $22,000 |
| Computer science | 110 | $79,793 | $107,248 | $19,500 |
| Information science | 40 | $67,586 | $82,883 | $25,000 |
| Air Transportation | 38 | $58,658 | $75,314 | $19,500 |
| Business administration | 107 | $54,869 | $68,065 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | 31 | $48,506 | $65,245 | $16,922 |
| Homeland security | 34 | $52,381 | $64,061 | $22,500 |
| Biology | 91 | $38,327 | $62,982 | $19,375 |
| Communication | 38 | $41,377 | $61,220 | $20,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 37 | $44,448 | $58,250 | $16,750 |
| Criminal justice | 216 | $43,522 | $57,957 | $17,002 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 69 | $41,875 | $56,027 | $15,000 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 338 | $48,979 | $55,947 | $19,000 |
| Special education | 69 | $43,349 | $55,665 | $22,375 |
| Neuroscience | 33 | $34,374 | $55,043 | $19,000 |
| Public health | 25 | $41,863 | $54,228 | $18,527 |
| Political science | 34 | $42,888 | $52,331 | $16,673 |
| Psychology | 179 | $40,274 | $50,826 | $18,062 |
| Social work | 32 | $43,482 | $50,169 | $18,203 |
| Environmental science | 27 | $45,009 | $48,942 | $22,750 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 170 | $44,860 | $48,486 | $20,446 |
| English | 26 | $38,105 | $48,296 | $15,300 |
| Sociology | 23 | $41,708 | $47,763 | $20,943 |
| Linguistics | 21 | $39,960 | $46,595 | $11,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 | $42,931 | $44,945 | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 56 | $35,256 | $44,386 | $12,500 |
| History | 17 | $37,826 | $44,068 | $19,875 |
| Music | 21 | $39,137 | $42,768 | $21,793 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 11 | $32,922 | $37,986 | n/a |
| Finance | 82 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 31 | n/a | n/a | $22,478 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | 22 | $38,276 | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Library Science and Administration | 17 | $32,130 | n/a | $18,750 |
| Chemistry | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 7 | $34,293 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| International business | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha
43 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 43 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 156 | $101,525 | $23,387 |
| Social work | Master's | 115 | $54,106 | $40,353 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 85 | $52,685 | $23,441 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 51 | $49,443 | $34,637 |
| Public administration | Master's | 42 | $62,890 | $35,759 |
| Special education | Master's | 41 | $57,999 | $35,966 |
| Information science | Master's | 40 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 36 | $58,294 | $41,263 |
| Computer science | Master's | 33 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | Master's | 22 | $60,530 | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | Master's | 21 | $100,439 | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 18 | $38,359 | $42,838 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 17 | $75,122 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 14 | $79,053 | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 13 | $105,677 | n/a |
| English | Master's | 13 | $48,860 | n/a |
| Economics | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 12 | $46,727 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 10 | $63,278 | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| History and Political Science | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 11,488 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 56% women, 45% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,232 for in-state students and $25,342 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,898 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Nebraska at Omaha test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Nebraska at Omaha reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,749 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.