Journalism at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,109/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market
Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $544K | $537K | $492K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.1x | 14.9x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.2x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 46% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,976
Out-of-state: $103,800 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,852
49% growth from Year 1
About University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 15,723 students in Reno, NV.
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Communications teachers, postsecondary
$77,800/yr
Editors
$75,260/yr
Writers and authors
$72,270/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Nevada-Reno's Journalism program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Journalism. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Journalism to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Journalism careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of Nevada-Reno rank so high for Journalism?
The #34 ranking out of 178 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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