Public Institution
University of Nevada-Reno
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
45
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,497
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
55/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,994
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $25,950/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Nevada-Reno's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 24% of students receive Pell Grants; 26% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $12,126 | $48,504 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,482 | $49,928 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,116 | $60,464 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,042 | $72,168 |
| $110K+ | $20,739 | $82,956 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,994 | $35,976 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of Nevada-Reno
45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
89
|
$85,733/yr | High | 25.1x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
84
|
$69,310/yr | Very High | 28.8x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$59,218/yr | Very High | 21.5x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
79
|
$51,495/yr | Very High | 20.4x |
|
Information Sciences
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 Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
|
$60,223/yr | Very High | 25.9x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
71
|
$64,039/yr | High | 23.0x |
|
Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
71
|
$45,630/yr | High | 17.0x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
|
$44,914/yr | High | 16.4x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 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 |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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 Engineering
Environmental/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
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
51
|
$35,322/yr | High | 12.8x |
| History Compare across schools → |
51
|
$33,981/yr | High | 14.3x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
51
|
$33,403/yr | Very High | 15.1x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
49
|
$35,617/yr | High | 15.4x |
|
Microbiology & Immunology
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 Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
48
|
$36,481/yr | High | 16.3x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
47
|
$43,520/yr | Low | 14.6x |
|
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
46
|
$33,983/yr | High | 17.7x |
|
Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 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 |
|
Neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools → |
41
|
$30,991/yr | High | 16.6x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
41
|
$30,858/yr | High | 12.8x |
|
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
40
|
$35,591/yr | Very High | 12.2x |
|
International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools → |
40
|
$29,539/yr | High | 13.7x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
39
|
$27,907/yr | High | 12.7x |
|
Geosciences
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
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools → |
36
|
$23,733/yr | High | 15.5x |
|
Fine Arts
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
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
28
|
$24,797/yr | Very High | 11.1x |
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