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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE·Public·861 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Nebraska residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $108,500 within 10 years.

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861
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Grad Rate
$108,500
Earnings
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$14,000
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About This School

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska with approximately 861 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $108,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a public academic health science center in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1869 and chartered as a private medical college in 1881, UNMC became part of the University of Nebraska in 1902. Rapidly expanding in the early 20th century, the university founded a hospital, dental college, pharmacy college, college of nursing, and college of medicine. It later added colleges of public health and allied health professions. One of Omaha's top employers, UNMC had an annual budget of $1.066 billion for 2025 to 2026 and an economic impact of $5.9 billion.

This is a strong option for students committed to health sciences careers, with median earnings of $108,500 ten years out and a remarkably low median debt of just $14,000 — a combination that's hard to beat in the medical education space. As a focused academic health center rather than a traditional university, it's purpose-built for careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health, so if you're not headed in that direction, it's simply not the right fit. The small undergraduate enrollment of 861 also means a more specialized, professional environment than a typical college experience.

Founded
1850
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Larry the Cable GuyPenelope HeynsPriscilla Lopes-SchliepTrischa ZornEdith Schwartz ClementsCraig AntonChloe SuttonShelley-Ann BrownGeorge Samuel ClasonFrances HowardDusty JonasMichael Owen Jackels

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$14,000

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$108,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$69,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$108,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (861 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Nebraska Medical Center

42nd & Dewey Ave

Omaha, NE 68198-7815

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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