Accounting · Nebraska

Accounting colleges in Nebraska

CampusPin lists 30 U.S. colleges in Nebraska that offer Accounting programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Accounting prepares graduates for the CPA exam and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, audit, tax, and forensic accounting, a major with high job placement.

Schools in Nebraska that offer Accounting

Accounting programs in Nebraska: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 30 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

30

Public / private

14 / 16

Universities / 2-year

21 / 9

Cities represented

19

In-state tuition range

$3,000–$47,000

Median in-state tuition

$9,497

Lowest published in-state tuition

Western Nebraska Community College

$3,000

Most selective

Summit Christian College

14% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

23,535 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Accounting program

  • Financial accounting (GAAP, IFRS basics)
  • Managerial / cost accounting
  • Intermediate and advanced accounting
  • Audit principles and procedures
  • Federal and state taxation
  • Accounting information systems and ERP
  • Forensic accounting and fraud examination
  • Business law and ethics

Where a Accounting degree can lead

  • CPA / Public Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Controller

Typical pay: $56,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS accountant median $79,880)

Accounting is one of the most career-direct business majors. The standard 4-year BS in Accounting covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, audit, taxation, and accounting information systems. To sit for the CPA exam, most states now require 150 credit hours, students typically complete the BS plus an MS in Accounting (or MBA) for that fifth-year requirement. Average starting salaries at Big Four firms are competitive, and the profession has predictable career advancement (Senior → Manager → Senior Manager → Partner).

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