For years, Omaha has been referred to as a diamond in the rough in the Midwest. But now, the city the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) calls home is getting the flowers we know it deserves.
What’s new
A new report published by Glassdoor and Redfin ranked the top 10 large, midsize, and small cities for college graduates to live and begin their careers in after turning the tassel. Among them: Omaha.
In the top ten large cities, Omaha is ranked No. 2, only behind Washington, D.C., and is celebrated for its job variety, job satisfaction, affordability, and being a winner in work-life balance.
The report, which polled more than 1,800 professionals in early 2026, focused on three key factors and generated metrics for the top cities.
UNO plays a major role in the city of Omaha’s economic success as a majority of graduates stay local, becoming part of the city’s workforce and contributing to the thriving community.
By the numbers
81% of UNO graduates live in Nebraska one year after graduation, and 67% live in Nebraska after 5 years, the best in the state.
A UNO report shows that 79,135 alumni lived in the City of Omaha in 2024.
12,459 jobs in Omaha were supported by alumni earnings and spending in 2024.
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