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Information Science/Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,757/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$727K	$708K	$590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.7x	21.1x	17.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	7.9x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,480

Out-of-state: $89,432 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,845

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $58,757/yr, roughly in line with the $59,433 national median for Information Science/Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 21.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science/Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $58,757 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #39 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places University of Nebraska at Omaha in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $58,757 to $76,845 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

At 78/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science/Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →