by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/accounting/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for accounting students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in accounting, balancing cost against outcomes.
Metropolitan Community College Area tops our 2026 list of the best value accounting schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Accounting graduates carry a median of $7,370 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $45,583. That is a strong return on a $7,370 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $21,783. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $63,460. Set against $21,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Northeast Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting schools. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $40,568 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the accounting program here. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $58,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $40,350 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $53,819 early in their careers. Set against $40,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Creighton University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting schools. 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. Students borrow a median of $26,893 to complete the accounting program here. Early-career accounting graduates make about $68,070. Set against $26,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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