Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Creighton University

Creighton's Management Sciences program delivers solid national performance but lags behind its in-state competitor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where graduates earn nearly $10,000 more annually. While Creighton students start at $65,365—comfortably above the national median of $62,069—they're earning about $5,000 less than the Nebraska median for this field. With only two schools in the state offering this program, that gap is worth noting, especially since UNL is often the more affordable option for Nebraska residents.

The financial fundamentals look healthy. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates could reasonably pay off their $24,951 in loans within a year if they lived frugally—that's well below concerning thresholds. The moderate sample size suggests consistent placement outcomes, and the relatively low debt burden (29th percentile nationally) means Creighton is keeping borrowing under control even as a private institution.

For Nebraska families specifically, this becomes a value comparison question. Creighton offers a private school experience with smaller classes and strong Jesuit connections in the business community, but UNL graduates earn more right out of the gate. If your child has strong ties to Creighton's network or values its campus culture, the difference isn't disqualifying. But if maximizing immediate earning potential matters most, the numbers favor the public option.