Home › University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Visit Website

The University of Nevada-Reno's campus sits in the high desert of northern Nevada, near the Sierra Nevada mountains. Students benefit from a strong research environment and access to a medical school and acclaimed journalism program. The university's location provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, while also being close to the amenities of Reno.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,497/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,994/yr

Out-of-state: $25,950/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 24% of students receive Pell Grants and 26% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,126	$48,504	9.0x
$30K – $48K	$12,482	$49,928	8.7x
$48K – $75K	$15,116	$60,464	7.2x
$75K – $110K	$18,042	$72,168	6.0x
$110K+	$20,739	$82,956	5.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,994	$35,976	12.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$85,733/yr	High	25.1x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$69,310/yr	Very High	28.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$59,218/yr	Very High	21.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	79	$51,495/yr	Very High	20.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	76	$52,970/yr	Very High	17.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$67,379/yr	High	22.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$61,977/yr	Very High	23.4x
Electrical Compare across schools	72	$60,223/yr	Very High	25.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$64,039/yr	High	23.0x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	71	$45,630/yr	High	17.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	70	$44,914/yr	High	16.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	66	$46,524/yr	High	13.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools	66	$46,365/yr	Very High	20.4x
International Business Compare across schools	66	$43,096/yr	Very High	16.1x
Marketing Compare across schools	65	$44,661/yr	Very High	17.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	64	$47,544/yr	High	12.2x
Economics Compare across schools	60	$47,766/yr	Very High	12.3x
Social Work Compare across schools	59	$40,530/yr	Moderate	17.2x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	57	$65,194/yr	Very High	17.1x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	56	$53,079/yr	High	13.8x
Criminology Compare across schools	54	$39,804/yr	High	15.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	53	$40,296/yr	High	16.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	51	$35,322/yr	High	12.8x
History Compare across schools	51	$33,981/yr	High	14.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	51	$33,403/yr	Very High	15.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	49	$35,617/yr	High	15.4x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	48	$39,752/yr	High	10.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	48	$39,614/yr	High	10.0x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	48	$36,481/yr	High	16.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	47	$43,520/yr	Low	14.6x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	46	$33,983/yr	High	17.7x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	44	$37,198/yr	High	15.2x
Journalism Compare across schools	42	$36,109/yr	Very High	14.0x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	41	$37,139/yr	High	12.7x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	41	$30,991/yr	High	16.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	41	$30,858/yr	High	12.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	40	$35,591/yr	Very High	12.2x
International Relations Compare across schools	40	$29,539/yr	High	13.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools	39	$27,907/yr	High	12.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	38	$39,553/yr	High	10.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	37	$36,295/yr	High	9.3x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	36	$23,733/yr	High	15.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$24,906/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	29	$33,351/yr	High	8.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$24,797/yr	Very High	11.1x

Compare any program at University of Nevada-Reno with another school. Use the comparison tool →

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →