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2026 Best Value Accounting Schools in Nebraska

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,639 Avg Student Debt
$54,567 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Accounting Badge [Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for accounting students.

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2026 Best Value Accounting Schools in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in accounting, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Accounting Schools

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Leading the list is Metropolitan Community College Area, our #1 best value for accounting in Nebraska. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,375 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,370 to complete the accounting program here. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $45,583. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #2. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $63,460 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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A rank of #3 makes Northeast Community College one of the best values for accounting. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Accounting graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $40,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $58,966 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #5 spot this year. Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. In-state tuition and fees average $12,873. Students borrow a median of $40,350 to complete the accounting program here. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $53,819. That is a strong return on a $40,350 median debt.

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Creighton University earned the #6 position for value in accounting this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,856. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $26,893. Early-career accounting graduates make about $68,070. Set against $26,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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