# University of Nebraska at Kearney: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Kearney, NE. IPEDS 181215, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,471
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,600 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,675 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,001

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,600 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,066 | $57,752 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,350 | $59,007 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,547 | $64,298 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,703 | $73,827 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,664 | $91,335 | 8.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $55,947 | $26,310 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $47,600 | $20,675 | $16,242 | 58% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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