Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Nebraska Wesleyan University, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,453 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,405 ten years after enrollment, which is 38% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 67.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $26,970, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,327 per year. The most popular programs include Business, Biology, Sports & Fitness, Psychology, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,405
Graduation Rate
67.4%
Median Debt
$26,970
Average Net Price
$18,327
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.77x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,453
Admission Rate
79.8%
Average SAT
1189
Retention Rate
75.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$43,572
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,572
Pell Grant Rate
33.6%
Federal Loan Rate
54.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,925
Income $30K–$48K
$16,974
Income $48K–$75K
$14,594
Income $110K+
$23,652
Student Demographics
Women
57.4%
White
73.2%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
74.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (40)
Bachelor (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $70,281 | 51 |
| Biology | $54,566 | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | $58,770 | 44 |
| Psychology | $50,320 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing | $93,116 | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $45,420 | 25 |
| Social Work | $48,785 | 16 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| History | Not reported | 13 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications | $57,937 | 11 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 11 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 8 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Not reported | 8 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | $75,139 | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 4 |
| Economics | Not reported | 4 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Not reported | 3 |
| International Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $112,139 | 16 |
| Business | $91,021 | 10 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $55,781 | 0 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Systems Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Data Analytics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in Nebraska
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