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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,520/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$536K	$536K	$511K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.9x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	50

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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,608

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,997

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nevada-Reno's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $43,520/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 14.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,000 in median debt clears quickly against $43,520 in annual earnings.

University of Nevada-Reno ranks #21 among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 29% earnings increase from $43,520 to $55,997 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nevada-Reno

A 85% acceptance rate means University of Nevada-Reno is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 15,723 in Reno, NV.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Nevada-Reno?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Nevada-Reno one of the best schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

Among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, University of Nevada-Reno's #21 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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