Best Accounting Schools Near Kearney, NE (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kearney, Nebraska has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Kearney has a population of about 34,024. Median household income is $69,790 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Kearney

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Kearney, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kearney city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kearney. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Hastings College

Hastings, NE 38.0 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
33.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,303
Avg net price $24,452/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

York University

York, NE 79.6 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,130
Avg net price $20,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE 105.4 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,415
Avg net price $23,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Doane University

Crete, NE 111.9 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,316
Avg net price $26,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 125.0 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,887
Avg net price $17,747/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE 127.5 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,045
Avg net price $23,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE 127.8 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,405
Avg net price $18,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Midland University

Fremont, NE 144.5 miles from Kearney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,163
Avg net price $26,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Kearney

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor $72,080
Financial Manager $140,360
Financial Analyst $85,320
Budget Analyst $83,010
Tax Preparer $43,010
Tax Examiner and Collector $59,150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $47,110

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kearney at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,024 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,790 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Buffalo County 113 workers, 18 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Kearney, NE?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kearney. The closest is Hastings College in Hastings, NE (38.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is York University (79.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Nebraska are: Financial Manager ($140,360), Financial Analyst ($85,320), Budget Analyst ($83,010). Wages for Kearney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Kearney?

Hastings, NE is 37.0 miles from Kearney and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kearney an affordable place to study accounting?

Kearney’s median household income of $69,790 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kearney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Kearney

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kearney:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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