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.
"At UNK, the materials covered, the projects completed, and the professional organizations I was part of helped to shape me into a successful accountant. The smaller classes at UNK allowed more personal attention with instructors. The professors made sure these students were provided the opportunities to be challenged, grow, and eventually graduate and begin their career in the profession they worked so hard to learn."
Deloitte Tax, Omaha, NE
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.