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Accounting Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 479 students earned their Accounting degrees in NE.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Nebraska

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 331
Master’s Degree 74
Associate Degree 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a accounting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Nebraska

There are 27,360 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $59,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 10 colleges in Nebraska that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $17,013. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,484 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $4,315.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,819 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at NWU will pay a net price of $26,295.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $37,114.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,814 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid.

Accounting Careers in NE

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $99,540
Credit Analysts 17% $59,490
Statistical Assistants 15% $40,340
Financial Examiners 14% $61,200
Tax Preparers 14% $32,860
Financial Analysts 14% $68,850
Accountants and Auditors 14% $59,820
Brokerage Clerks 12% $42,930
Budget Analysts 9% $53,930
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 8% $54,940
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2% $36,460
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1% $40,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Business Administration & Management 3,116
Finance & Financial Management 525
Marketing 397
Business & Commerce 359
Management Sciences & Methods 294
Human Resource Management 255
Business Support & Assistance 191
Hospitality Management 125

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