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General Education at University of Nevada-Reno

If you plan to study General Education, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 general education degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 3
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#41 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#61 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#166 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#192 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Graduates of University of Nevada-Reno’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,185

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Education graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 69% women (35) and 31% men (16).

General Education Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 35 master’s general education graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 71% were women (25) and 29% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 40% of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 36%.*

General Education Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 16 doctoral general education degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 19% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno

This General Education program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	51

Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Those who complete General Education program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.