Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Nebraska at Omaha

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 puts this program in reasonable territory for a business degree, though the lack of school-specific data means families are navigating with incomplete information. Finance programs across Nebraska typically produce first-year earnings around $58,000, with top programs like Creighton and UNL reporting outcomes in the $56,000-$61,000 range. UNO's estimated figures—$54,000 in earnings against $22,000 in debt—track close to national medians but trail the state average by about $5,000. For a school with an 87% admission rate and strong regional ties to Omaha's insurance and financial services sector, that gap warrants scrutiny.

The estimated debt load is manageable in absolute terms—graduates would face monthly payments around $250 on a standard plan. But without actual outcomes data, there's no way to confirm whether UNO's program delivers the kind of local employer connections that could justify choosing it over UNL, which reports slightly higher earnings while serving a similar in-state student population. The one-third Pell grant rate suggests many students here need their degree to pay off quickly.

Before committing, dig into UNO's finance program specifically: internship placement rates, employer partnerships, and CFA exam pass rates if graduate school isn't the plan. The estimated figures suggest a workable investment, but you're essentially betting that this program performs similarly to the national pack when Nebraska's market might reward graduates from programs with stronger placement records.