English Language and Literature at University of Nebraska at Omaha

UNO's English program graduates start earning about $29,700—slightly below Nebraska's median for the major—but debt levels tell a more compelling story. At $17,500, graduates here carry 24% less debt than the typical Nebraska English major and significantly less than the national median of $24,500. That lower debt load matters more than the modest earnings difference: the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 means graduates can realistically manage payments even in entry-level positions.

The 37% earnings jump from year one to year four suggests graduates are finding their footing in the job market, though performance within Nebraska remains middle-of-the-pack (40th percentile statewide). The program trails both UN-Kearney and UN-Lincoln in early earnings, but the lighter debt burden creates breathing room that higher-earning programs don't always provide. For students planning to stay in Omaha's metro area—where housing costs are manageable—this combination of modest debt and steady earnings growth creates a workable financial foundation.

This isn't the highest-earning English program in the state, but the financial math works better than it does at many competitors. If your child is committed to studying English and values staying near a mid-sized city with reasonable living costs, UNO delivers that without crushing debt.