University of Nebraska at Kearney

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

In reported IPEDS outcomes, UNK's four-year graduation rate was 36%, and its six-year rate was 57%. These measures follow defined groups of entering students; they should not be read as the completion rate for every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The gap between the four- and six-year figures shows why the time frame matters when comparing universities. UNK's reported first-year retention rate was 80%, a different measure that tracks whether students returned for another year rather than whether they ultimately earned a degree. Students budgeting for a four-year plan should check course sequencing, major admission points, and the availability of required classes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion for graduates whose earnings can be measured in the underlying federal data. They are not starting-salary offers, predictions for current students, or measures of every graduate's income.

Reported figures for selected UNK fields include $45,894 in business administration and management, $37,019 in criminal justice, and $34,606 in teacher education for specific levels and methods. The reported figure for psychology was $22,034. Differences among fields may reflect occupations pursued, further study, work hours, location, and which graduates are included; a one-year measure is especially limited for fields in which graduate training is common.

Students can use these figures as one comparison point alongside program costs, likely debt, licensing requirements, and longer-term career paths. They should not interpret a field-level number as an individual earnings expectation.