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

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181394, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,360
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,986 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,825 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,155

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,986 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 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $10,614 | $48,188 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $12,324 | $55,951 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $15,540 | $70,552 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $19,466 | $88,376 | more than 20 years |

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

## Writing at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $61,941 | not reported | $16,242 | 58% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $37,986 | $24,825 | $13,441 | 47% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $51,030 Omaha, NE-IA, $46,320 NE, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Omaha, NE-IA, not reported NE, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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