University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

87%Acceptance rate
$13,441Average net price / year
47%Graduation rate
$53,909Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,000Median debt at graduation
11,488Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,718
Out-of-state tuition
$23,206
Total cost of attendance
$21,120
Room & board
$12,130
Books & supplies
$1,226
Average net price
$13,441

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,534
$30–48k
$10,614
$48–75k
$12,324
$75–110k
$15,540
$110k+
$19,466

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87.0%
Average SAT
1120
ACT composite (25–75%)
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
First-year retention
78%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$45,494
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,909
Median debt (graduates)
$19,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
26%

Programs: what graduates earn

57 of 166 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General48$58,750$19,250

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management51$79,671$12,500
Construction Management—$76,132$21,150
Computer Science102$73,971$21,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering—$72,389$25,091
Civil Engineering—$68,574$22,000
Mathematics53$58,995$25,000
Information Science/Studies48$58,757$19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations101$50,069$18,500
Air Transportation51$42,837$21,000
Homeland Security40$42,058$20,060
Communication and Media Studies25$41,327$17,936
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods152$41,326$20,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities306$40,892$19,852
Sociology29$40,871$22,691
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43$40,683$19,098
Public Health30$40,021$19,100
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other46$39,400$19,550
Criminal Justice and Corrections242$38,756$19,688
Special Education and Teaching34$37,998$21,500
Social Work52$37,404$16,750
History25$36,401$18,831
Psychology, General133$36,094$19,378
Biology, General119$35,831$17,239
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services20$33,828$12,250
International/Globalization Studies23$33,798$18,797
Political Science and Government47$33,712$20,250
Natural Resources Conservation and Research37$32,284—
English Language and Literature, General25$29,685$17,625
Fine and Studio Arts62$28,942$23,500
Neurobiology and Neurosciences24$26,497$15,449
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies11$26,360$24,482
Library Science and Administration29$25,054—
Music36$20,881—
Architectural Engineering—$84,938$18,722
Computer Engineering—$105,102—
Journalism0$41,236—
Biotechnology19$61,194—

Post-baccalaureate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Systems Analysis—$118,836—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision10$96,710—

Students

Undergraduates
11,488
Graduate students
4,142
Part-time
15%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
59%
Hispanic
18%
Black
8%
Asian
6%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$83,637 / year
Full-time faculty
56%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.unomaha.edu
Also known as
UNOMAHA

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 10% of degrees
  • Education – 9% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 14% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

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

87.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.

How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,441 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,718 and the full cost of attendance is $21,120.

How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,909 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

47% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Omaha

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE · Public · 8,775 students
$4,982—29%$38,773
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 4,348 students
$31,56880%83%$73,911
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE · Public · 938 students
———$76,833
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 781 students
$21,86373%60%$65,071
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 622 students
$19,24178%47%$64,876
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 445 students
$16,59045%61%$54,338
Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy
Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 241 students
$15,965—82%$28,953
Capitol Beauty School
Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 161 students
$14,886—87%$31,349
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 29 students
———$48,110
Universal College of Healing Arts
Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 26 students
$21,658—80%$28,865

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.