Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's finance program sits in an unusual spot: it beats national benchmarks but trails behind other Nebraska options. Starting at $55,979, graduates earn about $4,500 more than the typical finance major nationwide, yet they're landing in the bottom half compared to peers at other Nebraska schools, where the median is $58,292. Creighton leads the state at $60,605, but that comes with private school tuition.

The real strength here is the debt picture. At $19,650, UNL students graduate owing roughly $3,600 less than both national and state medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35. That's manageable by any standard—graduates could aggressively pay this down in under two years if needed. The earnings trajectory looks solid too, with a 24% jump to nearly $70,000 by year four, suggesting graduates are finding traction in their careers.

For Nebraska families, this is a sensible choice: reasonable debt, solid career growth, and earnings that clear national bars even if they don't lead the state. The admission rate and Pell Grant enrollment suggest accessibility without sacrificing outcomes. If your child is choosing between paying significantly more at Creighton for a modest earnings bump or taking on typical debt loads at peer institutions, UNL's combination of lower cost and proven outcomes makes the decision straightforward.