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Accountants supply financial information about organizations that is used for making decisions. Today’s accountants are part of the management team—they are the Certified Public Accountants that audit the financial statements. CPA’s are employed by government agencies that enforce regulations and tax laws. As an Accounting major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, you will be prepared to enter this challenging and rewarding profession, as well as excel in the field.
*2019-20 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 81% response rate of program graduates
Accredited by The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 30% of business programs in the United States are accredited by AACSB International.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Business Administration Comprehensive Bachelor of Science - Accounting Emphasis
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an Accounting degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
Jaime credits her involvement in the Beta Alpha Psi accounting honorary society as well as her semester studying abroad in Peru in helping her identify her future career path.
Her involvement with the UNK Outdoor Adventure Program also allowed her to be challenged in many different ways. Jaime encourages freshman to not be afraid to try new things, and study abroad. It's a must-have experience that will change your life!
Accounting
Accounting graduates have a 100% placement rate between careers and graduate school with a median annual salary of $49,000 per year. Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Accounting graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Accounting Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
