# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Management Science / Analytics (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,137
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,087 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,774

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,087 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 | $12,751 | $54,829 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 1.6 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $96,087 | $24,250 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Creighton University | $85,268 | $24,951 | $31,568 | 83% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage $77,570 Lincoln, NE, $98,300 NE, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $92,780 Lincoln, NE, $85,090 NE, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $68,140 Lincoln, NE, $75,360 NE, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% 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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