University of Nebraska At Kearney has a published cost of attendance of $25,808, but net price — what families actually pay after aid — varies substantially by income level. Low-income families pay approximately $13,066; middle-income families pay around $14,547; higher-income families pay approximately $20,664.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,808 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,284 |
| Room and Board | $12,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,566 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,242 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,066 |
| $30–48k | $13,350 |
| $48–75k | $14,547 |
| $75–110k | $16,703 |
| $110k+ | $20,664 |
University of Nebraska At Kearney has a published cost of attendance of $25,808, but net price — what families actually pay after aid — varies substantially by income level. Low-income families pay approximately $13,066; middle-income families pay around $14,547; higher-income families pay approximately $20,664. Azimuth ranks University of Nebraska At Kearney #317 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution, which shapes both the sticker price and the aid structure. Need-based aid is available through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,647, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $43,994 would shift the real burden of that same debt. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and to explore how your major choice affects affordability, use .
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Graduates of University of Nebraska At Kearney earn median 4-year earnings of $56,647, placing the institution in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,339 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Nebraska At Kearney in the 71.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to NE's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,059 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
The earnings pattern reflects the university's strong business focus, with Business representing 21% of graduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations is the largest program with 181 graduates earning median earnings of $64,684 four years after enrollment, while The Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods program graduates 97 students with median earnings of $41,922. Azimuth ranks Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities #150 among nonprofit four-year institutions , with graduates earning $47,600 — 0.9× the national benchmark for the field.
