Proven Student Success
Each year, the Business Career Center publishes a Career Outcomes report, sharing the statistics of students’ post-graduation plans. The data presented is based upon survey responses and information from other legitimate sources, such as faculty and LinkedIn, offering a more comprehensive view.
Points of Pride
Student Outcomes for College of Business Undergraduates 2023-24
Post Graduation Plans
91% of students secured employment or continued education within six months of graduation.
74% accepted employment
17% committed to further education
<1% serving in the military/long-term volunteer program
Starting Salaries
$57,961 average full-time starting salary based on 305 reported salaries.
Does not include those employed in post-graduate internships or fellowships.
2023-24 Undergraduate Career Outcomes
Outcomes by Major
Major | # of Grads | Career Outcomes Rate* | Employed | Additional Education | Military Service | Volunteer Service | Still Seeking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 886 | 91% | 74% | 17% | <1% | <1% | 9% |
| Accounting* | 132 | 98% | 34% | 61% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| Actuarial Science* (CoB) | 38 | 92% | 86% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| Agribusiness* (CoB) | 7 | 86% | 57% | 29% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Business Administration* | 104 | 89% | 78% | 10% | 1% | 0% | 11% |
| Business & Law* | 6 | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Economics* (CoB) | 48 | 96% | 73% | 19% | 4% | 0% | 4% |
| Finance* | 196 | 95% | 84% | 10% | 0% | 1% | 5% |
| International Business* | 14 | 86% | 65% | 14% | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| Management* | 187 | 90% | 78% | 12% | <1% | 0% | 10% |
| Marketing* | 198 | 86% | 79% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Supply Chain Management* | 35 | 86% | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
*Career outcomes reflects graduates who reported employment, serving in a volunteer or military role, or continuing their education.
*Major statistics include students with multiple majors.
Full-Time Salaries
Major | # of Salary Respondents | Mean | Median | Minimum | Maximum | National Average** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 305 | $57,961 | $57,000 | $24,000 | $114,000 | $66,578 |
| Accounting* | 29 | $59,733 | $61,000 | $24,000 | $83,500 | $65,086 |
| Actuarial Science* (CoB) | 28 | $78,360 | $76,625 | $55,000 | $108,000 | $74,667 |
| Agribusiness* (CoB) | 3 | $56,333 | $60,000 | $42,000 | $67,000 | $53,965 |
| Business Administration* | 34 | $50,678 | $46,900 | $24,000 | $80,000 | $63,535 |
| Business & Law* | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Economics* (CoB) | 19 | $67,079 | $63,000 | $39,000 | $110,000 | $63,986 |
| Finance* | 91 | $59,679 | $60,000 | $24,000 | $110,00 | $72,227 |
| International Business* | 3 | $46,333 | $43,000 | $40,000 | $56,000 | $66,976 |
| Management* | 53 | $53,963 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $95,000 | $57,024 |
| Marketing* | 61 | $54,411 | $50,000 | $29,000 | $114,000 | $56,571 |
| Supply Chain Management* | 17 | $58,529 | $58,000 | $35,000 | $85,000 | N/A |
*Major statistics include students with multiple majors.
**Data from the National Association of Colleges & Employers Class of 2023 Salary Survey.
Top Full-Time Locations
Location | % Accepting Jobs | # of Salary Respondents | Mean | Median | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) | 79% | 254 | $56,930 | $56,000 | $24,000 | $104,750 |
| Nebraska | 62% | 196 | $53,855 | $50,000 | $24,000 | $104,750 |
| Lincoln | 53% | 109 | $50,675 | $50,000 | $24,000 | $85,000 |
| Greater Omaha Area | 41% | 75 | $58,192 | $60,000 | $24,000 | $104,750 |
| Other Nebraska Cities | 5% | 12 | $55,650 | $50,900 | $35,000 | $100,000 |
| Other Midwest States | 17% | 58 | $67,321 | $70,000 | $32,000 | $100,000 |
| Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | 1% | 2 | $112,000 | $112,000 | $110,000 | $114,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) | 1% | 4 | $57,812 | $63,000 | $29,000 | $76,250 |
| South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) | 3% | 5 | $48,800 | $45,000 | $40,000 | $63,000 |
| Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) | 8% | 30 | $65,393 | $64,750 | $37,000 | $110,000 |
| West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) | 2% | 8 | $60,367 | $62,469 | $50,000 | $73,000 |
| International | 1% | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Unknown | 5% | 3 | $46,920 | $45,760 | $45,000 | $50,000 |
Top Employers/Graduate Schools
Full-Time | Graduate Schools |
|---|---|
Sandhills Global (32) | University of Nebraska-Lincoln (88) |
Kiewit (15) | Creighton University (NE) (4 |
Charles Schwab (13) | University of Nebraska Medical Center (4) |
Union Bank & Trust (UBT) (13) | University of Nebraska at Omaha (3) |
Ameritas (8) | University of Notre Dame (IN) (3) |
Mutual of Omaha (8) | Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts (2) |
Northwestern Mutual (8) | Columbia University (NY) |
Hudl (7) | University of Michigan |
Nelnet (7) | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Renaissance Financial (7) | Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria) |
2023-24 Graduate Career Outcomes
Outcomes by Degree
Degree | # of Grads | Success Rate | Employed | Additional Education | Military Service | Volunteer Service | Still Seeking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MBA | 124 | 98% | 92% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 2% |
MPA | 62 | 97% | 95% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
Full-Time Salaries
Degree | # of Salary Respondents | Mean | Median | Minimum | Maximum | National Average** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MBA | 124 | $131,472 | $126,402 | $47,453 | $300,000 | TBD |
MPA | 62 | $67,084 | $63,500 | $32,000 | $215,000 | TBD |
Recent Salary Information by Major for 2023-24 Undergraduates
| Major | Number of Salaries Reported | Mean Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 29 | $59,733 |
| Actuarial Science | 28 | $78,360 |
| Agribusiness | 3 | $56,333 |
| Business Administration | 34 | $50,678 |
| Business Analytics | No graduates as of 2023 | |
| Business and Law | No graduates as of 2023 | |
| Economics | 19 | $67,079 |
| Finance | 91 | $59,679 |
| International Business | 3 | $46,333 |
| Management | 53 | $53,963 |
| Marketing | 61 | $54,411 |
| Supply Chain Management | 17 | $58,529 |
| Total | 305 | $57,961 |
Hourly Rate by Major for 2023-24 Interns
| Major | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $19.50 |
| Actuarial Science | $23.13 |
| Agribusiness | $17.78 |
| Business Administration | $17.67 |
| Business and Law | $19.10 |
| Economics | $18.82 |
| Finance | $18.13 |
| International Business | $19.20 |
| Management | $17.36 |
| Marketing | $16.67 |
| Supply Chain Management | $18.98 |
| All Majors Average | $18.18 |