MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Public university ยท Lincoln, Nebraska

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university with graduate business programs in Lincoln, Nebraska. Those programs run through the College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 3 of the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Nebraska directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,692 students, alongside 19,178 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Lincoln in this directory - the other 3 MBA program options in Nebraska are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Nebraska-Lincoln may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
Business schoolCollege of Business
Controlpublic
LocationLincoln, Nebraska
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment4,692
Undergraduate enrollment19,178
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Details below come from University of Nebraska-Lincoln's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Nebraska MBA

Online MBA
$34,080
  • Credits 48
  • Delivery Online
What that price is$710 per credit hour, totaling $34,080 for all 48 credits
On lengthAs fast as 1.5 years; most take about three years
Class scheduleEight-week courses, self-paced within the program structure

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $113,196 Median of 126 graduates working one year after completion +30% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $138,487 Median of 112 graduates working four years after completion +22% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $35,126 Median across 61 borrowers entering repayment About 0.31x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Nebraska MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 1st by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Nebraska-Lincoln's context.

Compare with other schools in Nebraska

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Nebraska-Lincoln This page Lincoln Yes MBA, Online MBA $113,196
Bellevue University Bellevue MBA, Online MBA $81,054
Creighton University Omaha Yes MBA, Online MBA $85,286
University of Nebraska Omaha Omaha Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $86,275

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Nebraska MBA at University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln lists $34,080 for the Nebraska MBA. $710 per credit hour, totaling $34,080 for all 48 credits. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Nebraska MBA at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and when does it meet?

The Nebraska MBA requires 48 credits and is delivered fully online. As fast as 1.5 years; most take about three years. Classes meet: Eight-week courses, self-paced within the program structure

What do graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $113,196 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $138,487. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $35,126 for business master's graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.31x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Nebraska-Lincoln appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln a public or private institution?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln with other schools in Nebraska?

MBA Lab lists 4 schools in its Nebraska MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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