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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for accounting students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.
Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #1 spot for value among accounting schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Students borrow a median of $7,370 to complete the accounting program here. Early-career accounting graduates make about $45,583. Set against $7,370 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Nebraska Community College earned it the #2 place for accounting. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,410. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete the accounting program here. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Accounting graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $63,460. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Community College earned it the #4 place for accounting. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $11,937. Early-career accounting graduates make about $40,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #5 spot this year. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $40,350. Early-career accounting graduates make about $53,819. Set against $40,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Midland University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value accounting schools. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,050. Accounting graduates carry a median of $27,536 in student loans. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Midland University generally make around $51,524. That is a strong return on a $27,536 median debt. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Creighton University placed #7 among the best values for accounting. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $48,856 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,893 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $68,070 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Creighton University admits about 80% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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