University of Nebraska Medical Center

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About University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Where is University of Nebraska Medical Center located?

University of Nebraska Medical Center is located in Omaha, NE, in the United States.

What type of institution is University of Nebraska Medical Center?

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public university based in NE. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

How many students attend University of Nebraska Medical Center?

University of Nebraska Medical Center reports total enrollment of approximately 3,988 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much student debt do graduates of University of Nebraska Medical Center have?

Students who borrowed at University of Nebraska Medical Center left with a median of approximately $15,000 in federal loans, and about 47% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of University of Nebraska Medical Center earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $76,833 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Nebraska Medical Center. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about University of Nebraska Medical Center?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Nebraska Medical Center.

How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center earn?

University of Nebraska Medical Center's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $76,723 four years after graduating, 14% below the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $73,324; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $15,000 in federal loans at this college (about $159 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in Nebraska are paid a median $84,730 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.

How much do Medicine (MD) graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center earn?

University of Nebraska Medical Center's professional-degree graduates in Medicine (MD) earned a median $116,814 four years after graduating, 4% above the $112,460 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $64,475; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $187,596 in federal loans at this college (about $2,134 a month on a 10-year plan).

Which programs at University of Nebraska Medical Center have the highest graduate earnings?

Among the 12 programs at University of Nebraska Medical Center with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Dentistry, professional-degree ($168,581); Pharmacy, professional-degree ($132,214); and Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), master's ($124,574) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.

Does University of Nebraska Medical Center get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Nebraska Medical Center's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $90,415, above the $35,918 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Nebraska, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.