University of Nebraska at Kearney

Yes, UNK has online classes, including 15 fully online bachelor’s degrees. You can choose from areas of study such as business administration, communication, criminal justice, psychology, social work, and sociology. Coursework and instruction are delivered via the Canvas learning management system, an online learning platform that allows students to access the program curriculum securely through their desktop or phone. 

Students participate in class and engage with instructors and peers through online discussion posts, video lectures, presentations, and writing assignments posted in Canvas. Courses are delivered either asynchronously (enabling you to participate at any time) or synchronously (where you log in on a set schedule). You can meet to work on group projects or talk with your instructors over web conferencing platforms, such as Zoom.

Yes, UNK is a good school, and employers respect its online degrees. You can generally judge if a school is legitimate by its accreditation status. Institutional accreditation is granted to schools that pass independent reviews conducted by agencies that the U.S. Department of Education recognizes. Schools must prove that they practice fiduciary responsibility and that the academic programs meet high standards. Importantly, all online schools represented on OnlineU are accredited. The University of Nebraska at Kearney, specifically, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

UNK is known for its liberal arts programs, and it's a leading institution for teacher education. The school’s curriculum and delivery methods have expanded over the years to remain progressive. Today, students who need scheduling flexibility can complete degree programs online in numerous liberal arts disciplines in addition to education programs. UNK has over 500 online classes and boasts an online community of over 2,000 peers. 

According to U.S. government data from College Scorecard, UNK’s online bachelor’s degrees in Applied Health Sciences and Business Administration can yield the highest earnings. Graduates of these programs earn annual median salaries of approximately $54,000 and $52,500, respectively. 

It’s not very difficult to get into UNK as it accepts 88% of applicants. To be considered for enrollment, first-year students should score 20 or higher on the ACT or 1040 or higher on the SAT's critical reading and math section. In place of completing these entrance exams, students who rank in the top half of their graduating class or have a 3.0 GPA or higher may also be considered for enrollment. Students may be eligible for “assured admission” if they meet these requirements and complete specific core classes at the high school level.

Admission requirements for UNK are typical of many institutions of higher learning. Applying requires the following:

• Submit an application 
• Pay a $45 application fee
• Submit official high school transcripts (or an equivalent that shows proof of core course completion) 
• Submit any standardized test scores