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The accounting degree program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney prepares students to be skilled business leaders through the creation and interpretation of financial data. As an accounting major, you'll graduate with highly sought-after technical skills, as well as the critical thinking, verbal communication and writing abilities needed to excel in industries across the public and private sector.
UNK accounting students benefit from an AACSB accredited program with a 100% placement rate for employment and graduate school.* Graduates have pursued challenging and rewarding careers as accountants, analysts, financial planners and more.
If you're looking to pursue certification as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), you should consider the 5-year Accounting – CPA 150 Hour Track, achieving both a BA and an MBA and becoming eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
*2019-20 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 81% response rate of program graduates
Earn your Master of Business Administration degree alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program. Learn more about accelerated programs at UNK.
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.
As an online Accounting student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students.
Credit Hours
View course options and a sample four-year class schedule on the undergraduate catalog
Degree Received
Business Administration Comprehensive Bachelor of Science - Accounting Emphasis
Minor Offered
Accounting minor available online and on-campus
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
“I love the professors who teach at UNK. I could try and name a few, but I would just end up listing every professor in the department since each one of them made a significant impact on my professional career. I also love that each class is hands-on and we are getting to solve problems and scenarios that I could end up encountering someday.”
B.A. in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance Emphasis
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.
