Compare 6 Corrections. programs in Nebraska. Average earnings: $43,528.
With top graduates earning $47,968, Corrections stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $4K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Nebraska's 6 ranked programs.
Peru State College's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $47,968, followed closely by University of Nebraska at Omaha at $47,529. The state average sits at $43,528, demonstrating how regional public institutions dominate this field—outcomes that track program quality, not overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $47,968
Strong outcomes ($47,529) with 87% acceptance
10.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Peru State CollegePublic | $47,968 | 29 | $21,875 | Good | $13,517 | Challenging |
| #2 | $47,529 | 192 | $19,000 | Good | $15,945 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $43,670 | 26 | $19,500 | Manageable | $14,457 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Wayne State CollegePublic | $43,228 | 51 | $19,000 | Manageable | $10,888 | Challenging |
| #5 | Midland UniversityPrivate | $42,635 | 20 | $26,134 | Manageable | $26,370 | High |
| #6 | Chadron State CollegePublic | $36,135 | 33 | $18,875 | Challenging | $10,035 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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