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Economics at University of Nevada-Reno

Economics at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Economics, 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, 53 economics degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Many students take online classes 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.

Economics Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Economics program against peer institutions.

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) #67 of 129
Best Value Far Western (Region) #100 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #180 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #264 of 466

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) #67 of 129
Best Value Far Western (Region) #100 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #180 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #264 of 466

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $22,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 30% women (16) and 70% men (37).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 45 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 31% were women (14) and 69% were men (31).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 13
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 2 master’s economics degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Economics Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 6 doctoral economics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Economics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 11%.*

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

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno

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

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 45
Quantitative Economics 8

Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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