# University of Nebraska at Omaha: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181394, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,389
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,565 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,042 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,132

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,565 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 | $10,534 | $47,824 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,614 | $48,188 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,324 | $55,951 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,540 | $70,552 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,466 | $88,376 | 1.6 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $100,972 | $19,750 | $17,747 | 67% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $92,565 | $26,042 | $13,441 | 47% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $103,360 Omaha, NE-IA, $107,260 NE, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $148,930 Omaha, NE-IA, $141,020 NE, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $136,600 Omaha, NE-IA, $134,950 NE, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## 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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