University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, Nevada · Public · 15,599 undergraduates
All 65 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Nevada high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 140 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,674 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,125 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,537 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,317 |
| $110k and up | $21,646 |
| All families (average) | $15,927 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,553 | +$14,577 | clears the bar | $18,283 | 1.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $73,580 | +$36,604 | clears the bar | $31,938 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,715 | +$22,739 | clears the bar | $19,321 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,914 | +$30,938 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $97,949 | +$60,973 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,419 | +$31,443 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,227 | +$35,251 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,460 | +$51,484 | clears the bar | $21,955 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $118,430 | +$81,454 | clears the bar | $30,115 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $60,320 | +$23,344 | clears the bar | $19,019 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $52,084 | +$15,108 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $54,322 | +$17,346 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $93,116 | +$56,140 | clears the bar | $43,452 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $77,237 | +$40,261 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $55,532 | +$18,556 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 65 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 61% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.