Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's electrical engineering program produces graduates earning $78,101 in their first year—slightly above the national median and ranking in the 60th percentile among Nebraska engineering programs. Within four years, earnings climb to $86,880, representing solid 11% growth. With just $19,750 in median debt, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25, meaning they owe roughly three months of their first-year salary. That's a manageable load that puts this program well below typical engineering debt levels nationally.

The comparison to University of Nebraska at Omaha is telling: Lincoln graduates out-earn their Omaha counterparts by nearly $6,000 annually. While Nebraska only has two programs to compare, this gap suggests Lincoln's program provides meaningful value within the state. The moderate sample size means individual outcomes may vary, but the overall pattern shows predictable engineering career trajectories without the debt burden that can weigh down early-career financial decisions.

For parents weighing Nebraska's flagship engineering program, the math works straightforwardly: reasonable debt, starting salaries that beat state averages, and earnings that continue climbing through the mid-career mark. It's not the most lucrative engineering program nationally, but it delivers what matters most—graduates who can comfortably service their debt while building toward higher earnings.