# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Accounting (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,785
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,760 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in NE: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (5 colleges, $75,139): +$3,621
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,387

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,760 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | $95,837 | $26,893 | $31,568 | 83% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $78,760 | $21,500 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $75,139 | not reported | $18,327 | 66% |
| Doane University | $65,602 | $26,324 | $26,364 | 57% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $65,170 Lincoln, NE, $72,080 NE, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $131,150 Lincoln, NE, $140,360 NE, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $91,750 Lincoln, NE, $85,320 NE, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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