Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Union College – Lincoln prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Nebraska colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Union College – Lincoln

301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Union College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lincoln, NE, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at Union College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Union College. A score within the range of 870 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Union College, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ucollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Lincoln offers an associate's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $62050

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $60200

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $67740

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).