by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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University of Nevada-Reno holds a strong position among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #228 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #47 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, economics graduates take on a median debt of $22,950 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Roughly 58% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in economics from University of Nevada-Reno identified as men.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Roughly 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
This economics program at University of Nevada-Reno offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 |
University of Nevada-Reno awarded 8 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).