Best Journalism Schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 4 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 219 recent graduates. Graduates earn $32,070 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.

Schools in NE

$32,070

NE Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Nebraska

Public Schools (3)

$31,429

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$33,993

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,564 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Journalism Schools in Nebraska, Ranked by Earnings

Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,614

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 72.3%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$32,010

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,283

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 77.1%

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public

$28,019

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,716

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 85.8%

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public

$34,259

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,248

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 86.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Nebraska?

Creighton University ranks #1 for Journalism in Nebraska with median graduate earnings of $33,993 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in Nebraska?

Journalism graduates in Nebraska earn an average of $32,070 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.

What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in Nebraska?

Creighton University is the most selective Journalism program in Nebraska with an acceptance rate of 72.3%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 80.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Journalism in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $33,993 vs $31,429 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Nebraska

Computer Engineering $72,325 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,339 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $64,493 Civil Engineering $59,726 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,534 Economics $55,286 Homeland Security $55,132 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $53,632

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.