Is University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
University of Nevada-Reno is a public, four-year institution in Reno, Nevada (large city). It awarded 4,793 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in public health, social work and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,846
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,498
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,614
Average net price
$15,927
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
4,793
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
15,599
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $37,198 | $63,049 | 292 |
| Social Work | Master's | $57,522 | $73,580 | 242 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,858 | $51,553 | 210 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,733 | $97,949 | 181 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,661 | $67,914 | 173 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $61,977 | $88,460 | 168 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $39,804 | $66,273 | 160 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $45,630 | $68,419 | 153 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,617 | $59,715 | 138 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $36,109 | $54,322 | 133 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,495 | $72,227 | 125 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $35,322 | $52,084 | 124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $94,368 | $118,430 | 112 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,524 | $55,532 | 106 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,310 | $100,203 | 106 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 265 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 193 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 188 |
| Social Work | Master's | 188 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 171 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 171 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 145 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 135 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Nevada-Reno. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nevada. Counts under 10 are not published.
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