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.
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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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 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 |
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.