Education at University of Nevada-Reno

Doctoral Degree

Location: Reno, NV•In-State Tuition: $8,994•Out-of-State Tuition: $25,950•Admission Rate: 85%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$78,676
40th percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Nevada-Reno graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Nevada-Reno graduates earn $79k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all education doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Nevada

Education doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Nevada (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Nevada-Reno$78,676———
National Median$81,873———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Nevada-Reno, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.