The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Lincoln Nebraska is home to the main campus of University of Nebraska, the largest of four campuses across the state. There are a small number of private universities scattered across the state as well, though most schools are located next to Nebraska's larger population centers. Nebraska is a member of the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Residents pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition rates for approved programs, and participating private schools knock 10% off tuition.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:3.6 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$44,399
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: + $824
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:87%
Graduation rate:53%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:7.4 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$35,867
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $4,052
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:81%
Graduation rate:68%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in Nebraska?
Years
4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in Nebraska is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4 years.
How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in sociology earn in Nebraska?
Salary
$44,399
The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $44,399 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in Nebraska?
Net cost
$15,159
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $15,159. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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