Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #82 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #82 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Graduates of University of Nevada-Reno’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,071 |
| 2 years | $61,039 |
| 3 years | $69,040 |
| 4 years | $79,792 |
| 5 years | $93,156 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $79,792, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $21,912.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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