Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,366
33rd percentile (40th in NE)
Sample Size
60
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Nebraska at Kearney$47,366$54,950
Doane University$63,309
Chadron State College$57,719
Wayne State College$51,778$54,438
Creighton University$49,254
University of Nebraska at Omaha$48,692$50,762
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Nebraska

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Doane University
Crete
$40,491$63,309
Chadron State College
Chadron
$8,078$57,719
Wayne State College
Wayne
$7,970$51,778
Creighton University
Omaha
$47,000$49,254
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$8,370$48,692

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.