Earnings Distribution
How University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $54,750 | $54,975 | +0% |
| Peru State College | $53,549 | $57,622 | +8% |
| Wayne State College | $53,346 | $54,064 | +1% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $57,304 | $53,571 | -7% |
| Doane University | $53,053 | $51,750 | -2% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska
Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney | $8,302 | $54,750 | $54,975 | — | — |
 Chadron State CollegeChadron | $8,078 | $60,127 | — | — | — |
 Concordia University-NebraskaSeward | $39,330 | $57,304 | $53,571 | — | — |
 Peru State CollegePeru | $8,280 | $53,549 | $57,622 | — | — |
 Wayne State CollegeWayne | $7,970 | $53,346 | $54,064 | — | — |
 Doane UniversityCrete | $40,491 | $53,053 | $51,750 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $55,185 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with curriculum and instruction graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Nebraska at Kearney, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.