University of Nebraska at Kearney campus

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  • Kearney, NE
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

56% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

61% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for University of Nebraska at Kearney
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 23% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 52% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 61% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of Nebraska at Kearney. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of Nebraska at Kearney is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending University of Nebraska at Kearney
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $34,000 per year
after 7 years $36,700 per year
after 8 years $39,300 per year
after 9 years $40,100 per year
after 10 years $43,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of Nebraska at Kearney students who are working and no longer in school is $43,400, which is 27% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$21,250

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

48%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$219 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

71% vs. 47% national average

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181215.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026