University of Nevada-Reno: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Nevada-Reno at a glance

• 15,599

  students enrolled

• 5,011

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,927

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,876 in state, $24,832 out of state

• $49,182

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,614

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Nevada-Reno

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Washoe County, where the college is.

• 391

  open professional jobs

• 36

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Washoe County

  2026-09 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $85,600

  median household income

  Washoe County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (16 open), finance (20 open), sales (28 open), operations (93 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (18 open).

Hiring most: Panasonic Energy North America (45), Amazon (15), Amperesand (12), Caesars Entertainment (9), Universal Health Services (9), Charles River Laboratories International (8), Fleet (8), Ormat Technologies (8).

What they hire for: Engineering (110), Operations (93), Sales (28), Finance (20), Human Resources (18), Clinical (16). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Nevadaworks.

• EmployNV Career HubSparks · 775-284-9520 · 8 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri
• EmployNV Career/Business Hub - RenoReno · 775-284-9600 · 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno · 7,681 students
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• Nevada State UniversityHenderson · 3,762 students
• Western Nevada CollegeCarson City · 1,910 students
• Great Basin CollegeElko · 1,900 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno enrolls about 15,599 students and is a public 4-year institution in Reno, Nevada. It awards about 5,011 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Nevada-Reno graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,182 six years after entry and $60,614 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Nevada-Reno offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Nevada-Reno awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Nevada-Reno?

391 open professional jobs are listed in Washoe County, 36 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Panasonic Energy North America has the most openings.