by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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University of Nevada-Reno is in the top 15% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #199 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #67 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 7 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 7 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Nevada | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 67 |
| Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno awarded 515 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $80,787 a year. This is above $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, health professions students borrow a median amount of $20,271 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
Learn more about University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 265 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 63 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
The health professions program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 324 |
| Nursing | 265 |
| Communication Sciences | 69 |
| Medicine | 69 |
| Allied Health Professions | 22 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1 |