Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | — | $81,433 | — |
| University of West Georgia | $96,760 | $94,271 | -3% |
| Capella University | $89,907 | $83,717 | -7% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $83,275 | $78,854 | -5% |
| Old Dominion University | $75,558 | $76,400 | +1% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln | $10,108 | $83,275* | $81,433 | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $108,535* | — | — | — |
 Columbus State UniversityColumbus | $5,751 | $105,126* | — | — | — |
 University of West GeorgiaCarrollton | $5,971 | $96,760* | $94,271 | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $89,907* | $83,717 | — | — |
 Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis | $33,122 | $83,275* | $78,854 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $83,275* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education 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-Lincoln, approximately 22% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 9 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.