University of Nebraska-Lincoln Data & Information Overview
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Where Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rank?
2026 Rankings
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln was awarded 371 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Ranking
UNL is ranked #250 out of 5,192 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, UNL holds the #3 spot on the Best Colleges in Nebraska ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
How Much Money Do UNL Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UNL make about $53,747 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future UNL graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
